India, Jan. 22 -- Pinterest's 2026 food forecast has officially crowned cabbage the unexpected hero of the year. Branded with the cheeky motto "Live, laugh, leaf!" and dubbed Cabbage Crush, the trend sees the humble vegetable stepping into the spotlight through blistered "steaks", kimchi, and ultra-crisp salads. This is not random internet hype. In India, Google Trends mirrors the obsession: searches for "cabbage crush" spiked and peaked at a 100 popularity rating just last week. Why the crush? Beyond crunch and versatility, cabbage is a nutritional powerhouse that is low in calories but loaded with fibre, antioxidants, and vitamins, making it ideal for gut health, immunity, and everyday meals that feel as good as they taste. Here's how to hop on the cabbage craze bandwagon without overdoing it....