1. Improves Brain Health: Cauliflower is a good source of B Vitamin- choline, that boosts brain cell development and prevents age-related memory decline and protects against toxins.
2. Fights Arthritis: Cauliflower contains vital boron that stimulates the absorption of calcium and magnesium necessary for bone development and prevention of osteoporosis and arthritis.
3. Protects against Cancer: Cauliflower contains carotenoids, such as beta-carotene, and phytonutrients like kaempferol, ferulic acid, cinnamic acid and caffeic acid. These anti-oxidants help neutralize toxins and free radicals in your body, reducing the risk of lung, breast, bladder, colon, prostate, and ovarian cancer.
4. Cardiovascular Support: Vitamin C, K and some traces of omega-3 in cauliflower, along with its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties helps prevent arterial plaques (atherosclerosis), reverse blood vessel damage, maintain the patency of the blood vessels and improve blood circulation. It also contains allicin, which has been found to reduce the occurrence of stroke and heart disease.
5. Maintains Colon Health: Dietary fiber in Cauliflower is important for normal bowel movements and protects the colon from cancer-causing damage. Additionally, glucoraphin protects your stomach lining against bacterium helicobacter pylori, thereby reducing your risk for stomach ulcers and cancer.
6. Supports Digestive System: The amino acid glutamine in cauliflower juice is very gentle and calming on the digestive system, detoxifying, repairing ulcers, healing and regenerating the digestive system.
7. Protects Against Flu: The high content of vitamin C in cauliflower prevents outbreaks of common infections like cold, flu and fever.
8. Prevents Diabetes Mellitus: Cauliflower has a low glycemic index and its anti inflammatory properties coupled with dietary fiber help keep blood sugar levels in check in patients suffering from diabetics.
9. Pregnancy Support: Cauliflower is high in folate -vitamin B9, which helps in fetal development and prevents risk of neurological defects, such as spina bifida, in the fetus. Cauliflower is also a good source of vitamin C which again is beneficial during pregnancy.
10. Aids Weight loss: Cauliflower is low in calories, at the same time filling, which reduces cravings. Folates and Vitamin C trigger metabolism and fat burning making it a great addition to any weight loss diet.
11. Detoxifier: Cauliflower contains glucosinolates and thiocyanates (including sulforaphane and isothiocyanate), which triggers enzymes in the liver that neutralizes potentially toxic substances.
12. Anti-Inflammatory: Antioxidants, Omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin K in cauliflower, help to prevent chronic inflammation that leads to conditions such as arthritis, chronic pain, and certain bowel conditions. Also Isothiocyanate molecule called ITC, or indole-3-carbinol (I3C) is an anti-inflammatory compound operating at the genetic level, suppressing inflammation at the root.
13. For Stronger Bones: Cauliflower contains Vitamin K, phosphorus and calcium which not only help in transmission of nerve impulses but strengthens your bones and teeth. Magnesium helps the parathyroid gland to produce hormones needed for the bone to function normally.
14. Nutrient Super Store: Cauliflower is a great source of vitamin C, K, protein, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, magnesium, phosphorus, fiber, vitamins B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B5 (pantothenic acid), B6 (pyridoxine) and B9 (folic acid), folate, pantothenic acid, potassium, and manganese. It also contains omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin K.
