Cauliflower is a nutritious cruciferous vegetable that offers numerous health benefits, including heart disease prevention, inflammation management, and digestive support. It is high in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, making it an excellent addition to a healthy diet. Various culinary uses, from fresh salads to cooked dishes, highlight its versatility in meal preparation.

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Why You
Can’t
Ignore
Cauliflower
HEALTHY LIVING

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AN INTRODUCTION
You can't ignore cauliflower.
Seriously!
Besides being a tasty and delicious vegetable,
cauliflower is rich in lots of ways and is very
beneficial for overall health.
Cauliflower is a cruciferous vegetable. It’s a
member of the mustard family (Brassicaceae),
alongside its well-known counterparts, broccoli,
Brussels sprouts, kale and radishes.
The former family name Cruciferae is derived from
"crucifer" or cross, in reference to the cross formed
by the four petals. The family name Brassicaceae
is derived from the type genus Brassica.

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AN INTRODUCTION (CONT)
The word “cauliflower” stems from Latin, meaning
“flowers of cabbage” and this low-growing plant
does look similar to cabbage. Cauliflowers form a
compacted head of undeveloped white flower buds
called the “curd”.
The principal Brassica vegetable species is B.
oleracea which includes different headed and non-
headed cabbages. The cultivars of B. oleracea are
grouped, based on morphology and developmental
forms, into seven major cultivar groups. They may
be used fresh as a salad, fresh or dried as a spice,
cooked, fried, baked, or fermented.
Different Brassicaceae species, in addition to their
culinary use, have been extensively used in
traditional medicine from ancient times to the
present day.

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6 KEY ATTRIBUTES
1. Helps the body's cells to function properly.
2. Prevents and manages heart disease.
3. Contains minerals required for normal cell function.
4. Arrests inflammation.
5. Protects against the cell damage that free radicals
cause.
6. Supports digestive health.
And Recipes

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It’s a superb source of your B vitamins including B1
(thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B5 (pantothenic
acid), B6 (pyridoxine) and B9 (folic acid).
B vitamins help the body's cells to function properly.

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Cauliflower contains omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin K -
both important for good heart, blood and bone health.

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Cauliflower is also a good source of the minerals –
phosphorus and potassium - both essential for the
proper functioning of the body.

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It is a very good source of vitamin C and manganese,
which are both powerful antioxidants. A single cup
serving of cauliflower has at least 73% of the
recommended daily amount of vitamin C, which helps
arrest inflammation.
Obesity, smoking, excessive alcohol intake, and
sedentary lifestyles are all associated with
inflammation.

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The other antioxidants found in cauliflower include
beta-cryptoxanthin, quercetin, rutin, kaempferol,
cinnamic acid, caffeic acid, and ferulic acid.
May protect your cells against free radicals, which may
play a role in heart disease, cancer and other diseases.

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Fibre rich. A medium cauliflower head contains approx.
12 grams of fibre and supports digestive health,
promotes bowel regularity, and feeds beneficial
bacteria in the gut tied to anti-inflammation, immunity,
and mood.

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RECIPES
CAULIFLOWER
HASH BROWNS
CURRIED CHICKEN &
CAULIFLOWER
BAKE
CAULIFLOWER
MASALA
CAULIFLOWER
BUFFALO BITES

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