Cauliflower: Health benefits of this vegetable
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Cauliflower is a member of the cruciferous family of vegetables. This versatile vegetable that contains many nutrients including vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and other phytochemicals. This is easy to add to the diet. People eat this vegetable raw or cooked. Cauliflower can also replace grains and legumes in the diet. This is especially helpful for people who eat low carbohydrates. Cauliflower contains considerably less carbohydrates than grains and legumes. Cauliflower rice, cauliflower pizza crust, cauliflower purée, and cauliflower tortillas are just a few examples of healthy cauliflower dishes. This cheap vegetable is high in nutrients. Cauliflowers therefore contain many health benefits. For example, they reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer.
Cauliflower Nutrients
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A cauliflower contains almost all the necessary vitamins and minerals
Weight Loss Help
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Cauliflower is low in calories, so people can eat a lot of this vegetable without gaining weight. Cauliflower can also be used to replace high-calorie foods, such as rice and flour. Cauliflower also slows down digestion and ensures a satisfied feeling, so that people automatically eat less. Furthermore, this vegetable has a lot of water (92%), and the consumption of a lot of water-poor, low-calorie food leads to weight loss
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11 minMain dishpeanut oil, tofu stir-fry cubes finely seasoned, stir fry sauce sweet and sour, thick noodles, carrot julienne, beetroot julienne, yellow bell pepper, watercress,rainbow salad with tofu -
45 minMain dishRed cabbage, mild olive oil, quinoa plus, forest outing, lemon, sesame oil, soy sauce less salt, Bio Today tahini white in pot, tap water,grilled red cabbage with quinoa salad -
30 minDessertBrie, Roquefort, port salut, gruyere, Camembert, walnut, garlic, thyme, honey, grape, baguette, Red onion, red grape, raisins, Red wine, Red wine vinegar, Brown sugar,generous cheese plate with onion marmalade -
30 minDessertFull Milk, whipped cream, macaroon, custard powder, vanilla sugar, sugar, protein, amaretto, almond liqueur, basic recipe cooking pears,macaroon pastry with casserole
Lots of antioxidants
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Cauliflower is high in antioxidants, which protect cells against harmful free radicals and inflammation. Cauliflower is rich in glucosinolates and isothiocyanates, two groups of antioxidants that slow the growth of cancer cells. This is especially true for colon cancer, lung cancer, breast cancer and prostate cancer. Cauliflower also contains carotenoid and flavonoid antioxidants, which have anti-cancer effects and reduce the risk of several other conditions (such as heart disease). Cauliflower also contains a lot of vitamin C, which acts as an antioxidant. Vitamin C boosts immune health and lowers the risk of heart disease and cancer
Lots of choline
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Many people suffer from a shortage of choline. However, choline is abundant in cauliflower. This essential nutrient has several important bodily functions such as DNA synthesis, metabolism support, brain development and the production of neurotransmitters necessary for a healthy nervous system. In addition, choline is needed to prevent cholesterol build-up in the liver. Choline deficiency increases the risk of liver disease, heart disease and neurological conditions such as dementia and Alzheimer's disease
Lots of sulforaphane
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Sulforaphane is also present in cauliflower. This antioxidant is useful for suppressing the development of cancer by inhibiting enzymes involved in cancer and tumor growth. Sulforaphane could also potentially stop cancer growth by destroying cells that have already been damaged. Sulforaphane provides the most protection against colon and prostate cancer, but the antioxidant may also provide protection against other cancers, such as breast cancer, leukemia, pancreatic cancer and melanoma. Furthermore, sulforaphane lowers high blood pressure and the plant substance is good for the maintenance of healthy blood vessels, reducing the risk of developing heart disease. Sulforaphane may also lower the risk of diabetes complications such as diabetic nephropathy
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5 minDrink without alcoholbananas, cool fresh apple-pear raspberry juice, Soy drink vanilla,soy fruit shake -
20 minMain dishsauerkraut, sticking potato, liquid baking product, half-to-half minced, Spice meatballs, pineapple, olive oil, liquid baking product,gratin sauerkraut dish with minced meat -
40 minMain dishlemongrass, fresh ginger, Red peppers, onions, tomato cubes, fresh cod fillet, coriander, oil, ground turmeric (koenjit), coconut milk, salt,fish in creamy coconut sauce -
15 minSide dishsweet potato, soft goat cheese, egg, spring / forest onion,stuffed sweet potato with egg
Lots of fiber
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Cauliflower has a fairly high fiber content. Fiber feeds the healthy bacteria in the gut that help reduce inflammation and aid digestion. Consumption of sufficient fiber will reduce constipation, diverticulitis and inflammatory bowel disease. Heart disease, cancer and diabetes mellitus (diabetes) are also less likely to develop. Fiber also ensures a feeling of fullness, reducing the risk of excessive calorie intake and obesity.
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Cauliflower has a fairly high fiber content. Fiber feeds the healthy bacteria in the gut that help reduce inflammation and aid digestion. Consuming enough fiber will reduce constipation, diverticulitis and inflammatory bowel disease. Heart disease, cancer and diabetes mellitus (diabetes) are also less likely to develop. Fiber also ensures a full feeling, which reduces the chance of an excessive calorie intake e