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Cauliflower Benefits And Facts

CAULIFLOWER


Cauliflower

Cauliflower head is composed of a white inflorescence meristem. Cauliflower heads resemble those in broccoli, which differs in having flower buds as the edible portion.

Health Benefits of Cauliflower

# Keep your nervous system health:

Thank the folate and vitamin B6 in cauliflower for that.

# Protect your bones :

Vitamin K is necessary for both bone-mineral density and blood clotting.

# Lower your risk of inflammation :

Antioxidants in cauliflower help protect cells from damage that leads to chronic illness.

# Better regulate your blood pressure :

The magnesium content assists with muscle contraction and cognition too.

Is cauliflower high in carbs ?

Cauliflower is a carbohydrate, like all vegetables . Complex kind with lots of fiber and low amount of naturally occurring about a 6th of card as the same amount of cooked pasta or rice, making it a great option for diabetics or anyone watching their blood sugar.

How should I cook it ?

Most cooking method retain all the nutrients of cauliflower except for boiling, which reduce the content slightly

It help prevent cancer ?

While no sight food in insolating is linked to preventing or causing tumor  growth, cauliflower contains a compound called sulforafane, which helps block abnormal cell development.

Eating lots of cruciferous veggies in general may decrease your risk of all kinds of chronic diseases !

Nutrition Facts of Cauliflower

The amount per 1Cup chopped [1/2 pieces ] [107g]

Total Fat  0.3g
                                                                       % Daily Value
= Monounsaturated fat 0 g
= Saturated fat 0.1 g
= Polyunsaturated fat 0 g
= Trans fat 0 g

Calories 27      
Cholesterol 0 mg                                                              0%  
Sodium 32.1 mg                                                               1%     
Potassium 319.9                                                                9%
Total Carbohydrate 5 g                                                      1%
Dietary fiber   2.1 g                                                            8%
Sugar 2 g

Protein                                                                                  4%

Vitamin  A              0%
Cobalamin                0%
Calcium                    2%
Vitamin  D               0%
Vitamin  C               85%
Iron                             2%
Vitamin B-6              10%

Facts on cauliflower :

* Some key points about cauliflower.

- Its ingredients may help strengthen bones, boost the cardiovascular system and prevent cancer too .


- Tasty ways of eating cauliflower


- Cauliflower crust pizza and cauliflower and cheese soup.


- The people who are using blood thinners should not suddenly start eating a lot of cauliflower because the high levels of vitamin k could react adversely with the drugs.



* Cauliflower high in fiber
           Cauliflower is quite high in fiber, which is beneficial for overall health.

One cup of cauliflower contain 3 grams of fiber, which is 10% of your daily needs.

Fiber is very important because it feeds the health bacteria in your gut that help reduce inflammation and promote digestive health.

It consuming enough fiber may help prevent digestive conditions like diverticulitis,constipation and inflammatory bowel disease .

Studies show that a diet high in fiber-rich vegetables like cauliflower is linked heart disease, cancer and diabetes.

Fiber play a role in obesity prevention , due to its ability to promote fullness and reduce overall calorie intake.


* May Aid in Weight Loss

Cauliflower has several properties that may help with weight loss.

It is low in calories with only 27 calories per cup, so you can eat a lot of it without gaining weight.

It can also serve as a low-calories substitute for high-calories foods.

Good source of fiber, cauliflower slows digestion and promotes feelings of fullness. This may automatically reduce the number of calories you eat throughout the day, important factor is weight control.

High water content is another weight loss friendly aspects of cauliflower. in fact, 92% of its weight is made up of water.
It is consuming a lots of water=dense , low-calories foods is associated with weight loss.


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