Geting Creative with Cauliflower

So lately I have been experimenting with new recipes and

some of them have included cauliflower (pizza, fried rice,

mashed potatoes) so I thought I would share the health

benefits of what this cruciferous vegetable has to offer.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup of raw cauliflower provides 86% daily value for vitamin

C. 21% DV for Vitamin K, 15% DV for folate, 11% DV for

choline, 10% DV for vitamin B6, and less than 10% DV for

potassium, fiber, manganese, molybdenum, vitamin B5,

tryptophan, phosphorus, protein, magnesium, vitamin B2, B1,

B3, and iron.  One cup of raw cauliflower is only 25 calories.

Health Benefits

Cauliflower helps to prevent cancer, Crohn’s disease, IBS,

insulin resistence, obesity, rheumatoid arthritis, type 2

diabetes and ulcerative colits by stimulating the body’s detox

system, antioxidant system and anti-inflammatory system. 

The powerful phytonutrients that promotes detoxification are

glucosinolates.  We all know vitamin C is a bad-a**

antioxidant and cauliflower is full of it.  Vitamin K acts as a 

regulator of our inflammatory response. 

Cauliflower prevents chronic oxidative stress to our body. 

Protect your heart by eating cauliflower or other cruciferous

vegetables 3 times per week.  Digestive health is restored

from cauliflower due to the fiber content and sulforaphane

which helps to protect the lining of our stomachs. 

The Healthiest Way of Cooking Cauliflower

Sauteeing cauliflower allows for concentrated nutrient retention. Begin by cutting cauliflower florets into quarters and let sit for at least 5 minutes to enhance its health-promoting benefits. To Healthy Sauté cauliflower, heat 5 TBS of broth (vegetable or chicken) or water in a stainless steel skillet. Once bubbles begin to form add cauliflower florets (cut into quarters) and turmeric, cover, and Healthy Sauté for 5 minutes.

Reference: www.whfoods.com

Colors of Cauliflower

Purple

• Purple cauliflower has deep purple florets and large, light green leaves that fan outward. It tastes similar to standard white cauliflower and cooks quickly. This type can change between purple and green when it's cooked. Choose purple cauliflower if you want more variety and color in your salads. Try different varieties such as Violet Queen Hybrid or Purple Sicily.

Yellow

• Yellow cauliflower displays bright yellow, orange, or a combination of both colors. The taste is similar to standard cauliflower. The one main variety of yellow cauliflower is called Cheddar. This yellow species has much more beta-carotene than other types. It also turns bright yellow when cooked.

Reference: www.ehow.com