St. Patrick’s Day holiday menus often include the traditional corned beef and cabbage meal. Despite the calories and fat content, some nutritional experts say there may be certain health benefits to this savory dish. 'With any special meal and holiday such as St.
Red cabbage can also raise levels of heart-protective antioxidants and has other benefits, according to Chiddo. 'Cabbage can be beneficial for our gut, especially when it's fermented as kimchi or sauerkraut,' she said. Corned beef can be a great source of protein, zinc and B vitamins — although it’s important to watch your portions, Chiddo advised. 'Be mindful that the serving size is about 3 ounces, about the size of a deck of cards,' she said.