Cauliflower
Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea) aka: Cyprus coleworts, is a vegetable composed of clusters of florets creating a large head with a long stem sometimes surrounded by green leaves. Cauliflower is typically white, but can also be found in yellow, orange, and purple.
Health benefits of Cauliflower
- Increased Protection from Bacterial and Viral Infections
- Increased Immune Function
- Reduced Cancer Risk
- Reduced Risk of Colon Cancer
- Protection Against Heart Disease
- Regulation of Blood Sugar and Insulin Dependence
- Slowing the progression of AIDS
- Slowing Aging
- DNA Repair and Protection
- Protection Against Dementia
- Alleviation of Cardiovascular Disease
- Alleviation of Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- Promoted Eye Health
- Alzheimer's Protection
- Osteoporosis Protection
- Stroke Prevention
- Reduced Risk of Type II Diabetes
- Reduced Frequency of Migraine Headaches
- Alleviation of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
- Antioxidant Protection
- Prevention of Epileptic Seizures
- Alleviation of the Common Cold
- Prevention of Alopecia (Spot Baldness)
- Alleviation of Inflammation
Some of these health benefits come from nutrients concentrated in this food, and may not be effects of the food itself.
How to choose Cauliflower
Look for vibrantly colored cauliflower with tightly bunched clusters, and no signs of discoloration. If possible, try buy cauliflower that is still surrounded by leaves as this helps maintain freshness.
Climate and origin
Cauliflower descends from the cabbage family and is first thought to have appeared in Cyprus. Cauliflower favors temperate climates. (Zones 3-9 in the U.S.)
Taste
When eaten raw cauliflower has a lightly pungent taste with a crisp texture, and when well cooked cauliflower has little taste and a mushy texture.
Substitutes with more vitamins
Miscellaneous information
As of 2008 over 15 million metric tons of cauliflower are grown per year.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrition Facts | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Serving Size | |||
| 100 grams (100g) | |||
| Calories | 25 | ||
| % Daily Value * | |||
| Total Fat 0.28g | 0% | ||
| Saturated Fat 0.13g | 1% | ||
| Trans Fat 0g | |||
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | ||
| Sodium 30mg | 1% | ||
| Total Carbohydrate 5g | 2% | ||
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 7% | ||
| Total Sugars 1.9g | 4% | ||
| Includes --g Added Sugars | --% | ||
| Protein 1.9g | 4% | ||
| Vitamin C 48.2mg | 54% | ||
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% | ||
| Iron 0.42mg | 2% | ||
| Calcium 22mg | 2% | ||
| Potassium 299mg | 6% | ||
| Phosphorus 44mg | 4% | ||
| *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | |||