The cabbage COMEBACK

From viral salad bowls to chic fermented sides, cabbages are getting a rebrand

- Elaine Obran

Every so often, for reasons that would most likely require an entire article to unpack, humanity plants a particular food firmly into the Zeitgeist.

In 2023, we had Tomato Girl Summer - less of a reflection of what we were eating but rather a Mediterranean lifestyle, infused with linen dresses. And let's not forget 2020's sourdough obsession, when lockdown baking turned the simple loaf into a flour-dusted badge of honour.

Now, fast-forward to 2026 and there's suddenly a new vegetable in town. That's right - everything is coming up cabbages.

Loved for its versatility, nutritional value and budget-friendly appeal, the cabbage has quietly crossed over into trend territory. From jarred and fermented, to seasoned, boiled and even worn - we're looking at you, Sandy Liang cabbage bag - this once-overlooked staple is making its presence known well beyond the vegetable patch.

Keen to get to the core of it? Researcher, nutritionist and women's health brand Greenher co-founder Dr Bonnie Brammall sheds light on why the cabbage deserves a permanent spot on our plates.

A CRAZE WITH CRUNCH

If you - or your taste buds - aren't convinced by TikTok's current obsession with cabbage recipes, we don't blame you.