7 hidden benefits of cauliflower that will make you love this vegetable even more

Last Updated on 2016-05-19 , 1:35 pm

People sometimes refer to cauliflower as the ‘more useless cousin of broccoli’ since they look very similar except broccoli is a healthy green color whereas the cauliflower we find in Singapore is often an unappetizing white and has barely any taste. However, did you know that cauliflower actually has extremely beneficial properties?

Anti-cancerous properties
Nowadays lots of things probably cause cancer. In fact, approximately 37 people in Singapore are diagnosed with cancer everyday. However, cauliflower has anti-cancer properties that help your body to get rid of toxins and protects it from harmful carcinogens!

High in Fibre
We’ve always been told that fibre is good for us because it helps our body eliminate toxins and waste, and cauliflower is extremely good for this since it is rich in fibre and thus helps our digestive system remain healthy and flush out toxins from the body!

Anti-Inflammatory properties
The nutrients present in cauliflower are known for their beneficial anti-inflammatory properties which tackle chronic inflammation and reduce chances of getting diseases such as arthritis.

Helps with Heart Health
Cauliflower’s anti-inflammatory properties not only helps fight against diseases like arthritis, but also encourages a healthy heart because it keeps the blood vessels at a healthy size, thus reducing the chances of strokes, high blood pressure and heart attacks from happening.

Complements detoxifying spices
While turmeric has been claimed to help fight cancer cells and eliminate them, it has been shown that cauliflower actually enhances the effect of turmeric and helps to strengthen its ability to combat cancer cells.

Substitute for Meat
For those looking to cut down on unhealthy additives to our diet such as red meat or processed foods, cauliflower contains an impressive amount of iron, protein and even antioxidants that help boost the immune system, without the added fat or cholesterol.

Chock-full of antioxidants
Antioxidants are not only found in fruits but also in this wonderful veggie. They help to protect from the risk of developing cancer and maintain your body to ensure it functions normally and healthily by providing you with vitamins.

Now that you know about the healthy and beneficial properties of cauliflowers, why not start incorporating them into your diet? They’re pretty cheap in supermarkets and also very versatile in cooking, which is a huge bonus! Who knows, maybe regularly eating cauliflower will turn out to change your life and make you feel much healthier and happier!

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