03/09/2019
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is a cruciferous vegetable, along with cabbage, garden cress, broccoli and brussels sprouts cauliflower. A true superfood, cauliflower provides a high amount of nutrients in a low-calorie package. A single cup of chopped raw cauliflower contains 77% of daily vitamin C requirements, 20% of vitamin K, 10% or more of daily vitamin B-6 and folate needs with smaller amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and manganese. It also contains antioxidants and phytonutrients that can protect against cancer, fiber that helps with weight loss and a healthy digestive tract ... all for a mere 29 calories! Cauliflower is an excellent addition to any diet and offers a number of healthy benefits, including:- Cancer Protection: Cauliflower contains antioxidants that reduce stress from free radicals, help prevent cellular mutations, and has been shown to reduce the risk of breast and reproductive cancers in men and women. A diet rich in cruciferous vegetables has also been associated with lower risks of lung and colon cancer.
- Digestion Support: Cauliflower is high in fiber and water content, which helps maintain a healthy digestive tract and lowers the risk of colon cancer. Fiber is also believed to help regulate the immune system and inflammation, also lowering the risk of inflammation-related conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer. Additionally, increased fiber intake has been shown to lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels, improve insulin sensitivity, and offer weight loss support against obesity.
- Bone Strength: Cauliflower offers a generous dose of vitamin K, which supports bone health by increasing calcium absorption and reducing loss of calcium through the urinary tract.
- Memory Support: Cauliflower is an excellent source of choline, a B vitamin that known to play an important role in brain development. Choline is believed to lessen age-related memory decline and reduce the brain's susceptibility to toxins during childhood while supporting healthy sleep, muscle movement, learning and memory functions. Choline also helps to maintain the structure of cellular membranes, aids in the transmission of nerve impulses, assists in the absorption of fat and reduces chronic inflammation.
