The focus is on good health all this month at Blogher, so I'm doing my part with some tips for choosing foods that are uber-nutritious. I've already told you why sweet potatoes are better than potatoes and how dried beans are a good choice for health. This time I'm going to focus on cabbage, not only one of the world's healthiest foods, but also a member of the family of cruciferous vegetables that have been proven to have cancer fighting properties. Besides that, cabbage is inexpensive, it's delicious raw or cooked, and it's versatile. Write *cabbage* on your grocery shopping list right now, and here are some great ways to use it.

Salads with Cabbage
Nami Nami (from Estonia) discovers Coleslaw and likes it.
For a different take on coleslaw, try Spicy Coleslaw with Cilantro and Jalapenos from Homesick Texan.
A cabbage classic is the Simi Salad (aka Ramen Noodle Salad) from Andrea's Recipes.
At What Did You Eat, Sher creates Asian Cobb Salad.

Soup or Stew with Cabbage
The Blog That Ate Manhattan makes Cabbage Borscht (with or without beets).
There are two healthy ingredients in Purple Cabbage and Sweet Potato Soup from Karina's Kitchen.
At Thyme for Cooking Katie makes Traditional Minestrone with plenty of cabbage.
Cabbage Stew with Beef looks delicious at Almost Turkish Recipes, as you can see in the photo above.

Cabbage as a Vegetable Side Dish
If you like goat cheese try Chevre Lemon Cabbage from Anne's Food.
Alanna from A Veggie Venture calls her Alsatian Cabbage "comfort food," and it does sound very comforting.
For a side dish for a fancy dinner, try Sauteed Red Cabbage with Pomegranate Seeds and Cinnamon from What's For Lunch Honey.
The Wednesday Chef tries out Marco Canora's Braised Red Cabbage.

Main Dishes with Cabbage
I love the sound of Larb (Thai salad wrapped in cabbage leaves) from Sidewalk Shoes.
Pork Stuffed Cabbage Rolls from Simply Recipes sound fantastic, with paprika adding extra flavor.
At French Kitchen in America, Mimi makes Braised Pork Chops with Cabbage, which she says is quick and tasty.
I'm quite intrigued by the Cabbage Nori Rolls from Fat Free Vegan Kitchen.

What's your favorite way to eat cabbage? Please let us know in the comments, with a recipe or link if you have one.

BlogHer Food Editor Kalyn Denny also blogs at Kalyn's Kitchen where is currently raving about Red Cabbage and Chicken Asian Salad with Tangy Cilantro Dressing.