We love cauliflower. The white cabbage vegetable goes well with many different dishes, so we regularly prepare it in the kitchen. But we\u2019re going to stop boiling our cauliflower\u2014it\u2019s not good for your health.<\/p>\n
Cauliflower health benefits
\nLet\u2019s start off on a positive note: cauliflower has important health benefits. Studies have shown that it can contribute to reduced risk of diseases such as bladder, breast, prostate, ovarian and colon cancer\u2014this is due in part to the sulforane content within cauliflower cells which acts as an anti-cancer agent.<\/p>\n
Good for the brain<\/p>\n
In addition to the substance sulforane, cauliflower also contains an amount of choline. This nutrient helps keep your brain healthy and functioning well by improving memory, aiding development [in children] and protecting it from toxins like alcohol.<\/p>\n
You might not need us to tell you that cauliflower is good for your health. It\u2019s packed with valuable vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, B2, folic acid and potassium\u2014and can be cooked in many different ways. But when this vegetable is cooked in water, many of its nutrients are lost. The good news? There\u2019s a better way to prepare it.<\/p>\n
Steam or stir fry<\/p>\n
To preserve all the nutrients in cauliflower, it is better to steam or stir-fry than boil. By cooking vegetables in boiling water, you lose about 70 percent of their nutrient content\u2014blech! In addition, cooking cauliflower can leave a nasty smell that lingers on your hands and clothes for days after clean up.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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