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Benefits of Cauliflower

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Benefits of Cauliflower

Cauliflower is an excellant source of allicin, fibre and vitaminB.

Benefits of Cauliflower

1: Cauliflower contains allicin, which can improve heart health and reduce the risk of strokes, and selenium, a chemical that works well with Vitamin C to strengthen the immune system. Cauliflower can also help to maintain a healthy cholesterol level.

2: Folate is also found in cauliflower, which is a B vitamin that is needed for cell growth and replication. For this reason, it is often recommended that women who are pregnant or may become pregnant eat significant amounts of cauliflower in order to help their unborn children develop properly.

3: Cauliflower is an excellent source of fiber, which helps to improve colon health and can even help prevent cancer. And, most recently, it has been discovered that cauliflower, as well as other cruciferous vegetables, such as brussel sprouts and cabbage, contain indole-3-carbinol, a substance that can affect the metabolism of estrogen in the body, and prevent breast and other female cancers.

4: Cauliflower can keep your bones healthy. it is probably the special combination of vitamins K and C that do the trick.

5: Cauliflower is low in fat and kilojoules, with about 120kj per cup of cooked cauliflower. It contains vitamin B5, vitamin B6, manganese and omega-3 fatty acids.

Facts:- amount per serving

Cauliflower (raw), 1 cup (100g)
Calories: 25
Protein: 1.98g
Carbohydrate: 5.2g
Total Fat: 0.2g
Fiber: 2.5g

Nutritional Information

Vitamin A	155 IU 3%
Retional Activity Equivalent	8 mcg
Beta Carotene	93 mcg
Lycopene	0 mcg
Lutein + Zeaxanthin	42 mcg
Vitamin C	88.1 mg 146%
Vitamin E	0.04 mg 0%
Vitamin K	20.2 mcg 33%
Vitamin B6	0.222 mg 11%
Vitamin B12	0 mcg 0%
Folate	57 mcg 14%

Avoid: Avoid cauliflower that is soft, has ivory to light brown coloring or that has small dark spots on the curds.

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