Cauliflower differs from white cabbage in that it consists of succulent large inflorescences and delicious shoots. All vitamins and nutrients are stored in inflorescences and make cauliflower very useful. No matter how you cook it, baking in the oven with sauce, boiling or frying - it is always a delicious side dish.
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Cauliflower belongs to the cruciferous family and is considered to be the queen among other types of cabbage, as it contains a huge amount of nutrients. This unique vegetable is useful for adults and children, its delicate pulp contains easily digestible fiber, therefore, it is excellent for people who do not want to eat white cabbage due to diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
The beneficial properties of cauliflower can be explained by the high content of almost all the vitamins necessary for human health. In its composition, vitamin C is two times more than in citrus fruits. It is enough to eat only 50 grams of cauliflower per day to make up for the daily dose of vitamin C. In addition, vitamins A and C have antioxidant properties, and vitamins of group B, which are also found in cabbage, have a beneficial effect on the nervous system. At the same time, the calorie content of this vegetable per 100 grams is only 29 kilocalories.
Cauliflower is rich in trace elements: potassium, phosphorus, calcium, iron and magnesium. There is also a large amount of malic and citric acids, pectin. The tartronic acid contained in the inflorescences of cabbage is able to prevent the formation of fat deposits, therefore, it is successfully used in the nutrition of overweight people.
All nutrients, trace elements and vitamins are useful for the full and harmonious work of all organs of the human body. Thanks to this rich composition, cardiovascular, endocrine, musculoskeletal and digestive activities are normalized, metabolic processes and the functioning of the immune system improve. By the way, cauliflower contains vegetable protein, which serves as an important building material, especially for children and adolescents.
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