There are many ways to and one of them is bar choose what food we eat. It has a high content in fiber, 25 calories per 100 grams, a very complete nutritional profile since it provides many vitamins to the body and, in addition, it is a great source of antioxidants that protect from diseases. All these beneficial health properties are attributed to the cauliflower, considered a superfood as it belongs to the “grassicacae” family (cabbage, cabbage, collard greens, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and romanesco).
On the one hand, it is a very satiating food that also has a high fiber content that favors intestinal transit. On the other hand, it has a great content of water (almost 92%), something very important in weight loss diets. The last of the reasons why cauliflower is a good ally for is its versatility in cooking. It is a perfect substitute for other more caloric foods such as rice or flour. One of the best known recipes is the “kohlrabi”: shredded cauliflower that doubles as rice. But it can also be used to make cauliflower couscous, a pizza base or a lasagna. As you can see, a simple and delicious way to lose weight.
Cancer prevention
To this day, cauliflower is considered one of the best protectors against colon or prostate cancer. Like other vegetables in the same family, cauliflower is high in glucosinolates and isothiocyanates, two antioxidants that may help stop the growth of cancer cells.
Its consumption is also related to reducing the risk of coronary heart disease. In addition, it prevents intestinal diseases such as diarrhea or inflammation of the intestine.