Cauliflower is a food with great nutritional properties, even if it is not a vegetable, nor is it a tuber, but an inflorescence, because the branches of the stem grow in a limited way and it supplies the only part that is consumed, the flower.
According to the site Nutrition Data, every 100 grams of cauliflower contains:
- Calories: 25 Protein: 2 grams
- Water: 91.9% Carbohydrates: 5.3 grams
- Fiber: 2.5 grams.
Next, the main benefits of consuming this food.
Reduces the risk of heart disease
The site Tu info salud mentions that cauliflower is made from vitaminsmaking it a cardioprotective food, it is also low in calories and contains low sodium.
Improve fluid retention
According to the Natursan website, the nutritional ingredient integrates properties diureticsthat is, it improves water retention as it favors the elimination of excess fluids, being even more important in cases such as hypertension.
Provides vitamin C
It is an excellent source of vitamin C, fiber, folic acid, magnesium, potassium and calcium, it also contains antioxidants They help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Lower cholesterol levels
Cauliflower supplies a phytochemical called allicin and, in fact, helps to do this reduce cholesterol levels and avoid the risk of stroke, according to an article in the journal Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine.
promotes digestion
According to specialists, its fibers are activated as laxatives and end up helping the body improve digestion, thus reducing constipation.
Source: Clarin
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