Top Health Benefits of Cauliflower

Cauliflower a white flowering vegetable which is overshadowed by green cousin broccoli belongs to the family of cruciferous vegetables. It contains an impressive array of nutrients that supports healthy digestion and detoxification.  It is known as “Phool Gobi” in Hindi, “Fool kobi” in Gujarati, “Phoolkopi” in Bengali, “Gobi Puvvu” in Telugu and “Kovippu” in Tamil. This nutritious vegetable contains a good proportion of sulphur compound that helps liver to neutralize toxins. 

Consuming one cup of  Cauliflower contains: 

•  29 calories
•  Close to zero grams of fat, sodium, or sugar
•  73% daily value (DV) of Vitamin C
•  19% DV of Vitamin K
•  15% DV of folate 14%
•  13% DV of pantothenic acid
•  12% DV of Vitamin B6
•  11% DV of choline
•  11% DV of fiber
•   9% DV of Omega-3 fatty acids

Top Health Benefits of Cauliflower:

• Useful for preventing breast cancer

• Fights Chronic Diseases

• Decreases risk of Brain Disorders

• Good source of Vitamin K, C and Minerals

• Helps body to detoxify and supports Liver function

• Reduce constipation

• Reduce unhealthy level of estrogen and balance hormones

• Preserves Eye Health

• Rich source of Fibre that helps in lowering our cholesterol level

• Development of Fetus

• Makes bones and teeth stronger

• Promotes weight loss

How to make 5 minutes with Turmeric?

While sprinkling turmeric on Cauliflower is a powerful cancer fighting dish. On serving this dish provides 181% of daily value Vitamin C, 46% of  Vitamin K and 33% of folate. 

Ingredients:

• 1 lb cauliflower
• 5 tbs low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 3 tbs extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• 2 medium cloves garlic, pressed or chopped
• Sea salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

• Cut cauliflower florets and leave it for 5 minutes to bring out hidden health benefits.
• Chop garlic
• Heat 5 tbs low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth on medium heat.
• When broth begins to steam add cauliflower and turmeric and cook for 5 minutes.
• Transfer to a bowl. For more flavor, you can add lemon juice, sea salt and pepper to taste.