Cabbage is a vegetable belonging to the genus Brassica . It is closely related to kale, broccoli and Brussels sprouts. It is cheap, easy to grow and easy to find. It can also be stored for long periods of time. For these reasons, cabbage is used all around the world in different dishes and cuisines. Many people turn their noses up at cabbage because it is a humble vegetable and can be quite smelly. However, it has numerous health benefits such as the following: