A Beautiful Fresh Head Of Cauliflower
What Is Cauliflower?
Cauliflower is a nutrient dense cruciferous vegetable. Cruciferous vegetables are part of the Brassicaceae family and include a variety of vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage, kale, bok choy, and Brussels sprouts.
Cauliflower has a mild somewhat sweet taste and looks a lot like broccoli. Cauliflower is grown in four varieties: orange, purple, green and white.
Cauliflower Is A Superfood
A superfood has a high nutritional profile and provides substantial amounts of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants while being low in calories. Cauliflower has a Glycemic Index of 15, which classifies it as a low glycemic food.
Cauliflower Is Nutrient Dense
Cauliflower contains the following nutrients.
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin K
- Vitamin B6
- Calcium
- Magnesium
- Phosphorus
- Potassium
- Manganese
- Choline
- Folate
- Pantothenic Acid
- Antioxidants
- Fiber
How To Prepare Cauliflower
There are many ways to prepare cauliflower. Here are just a few.
- Cauliflower Rice
- Cauliflower Pizza Crust
- Cauliflower Hummus
- Mashed Cauliflower
- Cauliflower Tortillas
- Cauliflower Mac & Cheese
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