Cauliflower is a highly nutritious vegetable, contains many nutrients that can help prevent a range of diseases from cancer to cataracts.
(1). Cauliflower contains allicin, which can improve heart health and reduce the risk of strokes, and selenium, a chemical that works well with Vitamin C to strengthen the immune system.
(2). Cauliflower can also help to maintain a healthy cholesterol level.
(3). Cauliflower that may help prevent cancer.
(4).These compounds appear to stop enzymes from activating cancer causing agents in the body, and they increase the activity of enzymes that disable & eliminate carcinogens.
(5). Cauliflower is an excellent source of vitamins C and K.
(6). It is also a very good source of potassium, fiber, phosphorus, and B vitamins. Cauliflower is a good source of the trace mineral boron.
Nutritional Values of Fresh and Cooked Cauliflower(1/2 cup)
Calories - 15
Fat < 1 g
Saturated Fat - 0 g
Cholesterol - 0 mg
Carbohydrate - 3 g
Protein - 1 g
Dietary Fiber - 2 g
Sodium - 9 mg
Vitamin C - 28 mg
Folic Acid - 27 micrograms
Potassium - 88 mg