Cauliflower
In ancient times, mankind recognized cabbage as the queen of vegetables. Mark Twain once said that common cabbage turned into cauliflower after graduating. Thus, cauliflower is an intelligent relative of white cabbage. Colored it is called not because of its color, but because it all consists of inflorescences (as if it is in bloom). This cabbage is sometimes called "curly", and someone compares its shape with the convolutions of the brain. The opinions of fans of this vegetable agree on one thing: the benefits of cauliflower and the property of easy digestibility, as well as excellent taste, make it simply an irreplaceable product in the human diet.
The ratio of BJU in the product
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Back in the 19th century, the Arabs brought this vegetable crop to Spain, where it gradually began to grow. In the 19th century, Europeans (English, Dutch and French) learned about the wonderful properties of cauliflower and its benefits. The vegetable came to Russia during the reign of Catherine II. Currently, the low calorie content of cauliflower with its properties is very popular in many countries around the world.
Useful properties of cauliflower and calorie content
All types of cabbage (broccoli, white cabbage, kohlrabi) have useful properties. But the benefits of cauliflower outweigh the benefits of other types of this vegetable. In cauliflower, the benefits are presented in a rich mineral and vitamin composition and a wide range of beneficial effects for human health.
The main properties of cauliflower are considered to be a high content of vitamins C, A and B. The benefits of cauliflower are even higher than that of lemon, since there is more vitamin C and A in cabbage.
In addition, cauliflower contains other vitamins:
- Vitamin E;
- Vitamin D;
- Vitamin K;
- Vitamin H;
- Vitamin U.
It is in cauliflower that such a rare vitamin U can be found. But it is this vitamin that is involved in the body's processes during the formation of enzymes.
Along with the benefits of cauliflower in numerous vitamins, it contains the following components in its composition:
- Carbohydrates;
- Cellulose;
- Proteins;
- Organic acids;
- Polyunsaturated acids;
- Starch;
- Pectins;
- Amino acids;
- Natural sugars;
- Purine compounds.
An unusual property of cauliflower is the content of a rare substance, biotin, which prevents various skin diseases and also perfectly strengthens the nervous system. For example, due to the normal content of biotin in the body, it can cope well with depression and fatigue.
The tangible benefits of cauliflower are in the very beneficial acids in its composition. So, along with the fact that there are few calories in cauliflower, but there are a lot of acids:
- Tartronovaya;
- Apple;
- Lemon.
The numerous medicinal properties of cauliflower are due to the content of minerals (salts) in it:
- Potassium;
- Calcium;
- Cobalt;
- Chlorine;
- Phosphorus;
- Magnesium;
- Sulfur;
- Sodium;
- Copper;
- Manganese;
- Iron;
- Zinc;
- Molybdenum.
Such a complex chemical composition provides the benefits of cauliflower and its calorie content, at the same time, is insignificant.
So, the calorie content of cauliflower is only 29 kcal. At the same time, it is very easy to get enough of such a product. This is due to the nutritional value of this vegetable. Nutritional values as the main property of cauliflower are shown below:
- Dietary fiber 10.5%;
- Proteins 5%;
- Carbohydrates 1.7%;
- Sodium 0.8%;
- Fat 0.5%.
The beneficial properties of cauliflower and its low calorie content not only provide the body with valuable nutrients, give a feeling of satiety and, at the same time, do not pose the threat of gaining excess weight. Thanks to the benefits of cauliflower, it can be used as a natural medicine. The beneficial properties of cauliflower, with its calorie content, while very low, are actively used by humans to combat all kinds of ailments, as well as to improve health.
So, the main properties of cauliflower are as follows:
- Anticarcinogenic;
- Obstruction of the formation of cancer cells;
- Prevention of deformation of healthy cells;
- Rejuvenation;
- Cleansing.
The property of cauliflower to rejuvenate and cleanse the body of toxins and toxins is due to the content of enzymes in it.
The tangible benefits and properties of cauliflower are used to prevent and treat various diseases, thereby achieving the following goals:
1. Strengthening blood vessels;
2. Cleansing the blood;
3. Strengthening of bone tissue;
4. Improvement of hematopoiesis;
5. Normalization of metabolism;
6. Strengthening the immune system.
Application of cauliflower
Due to the low fiber and low calorie content of cauliflower, this product is completely digested and absorbed by the body. At the same time, it does not irritate the stomach wall. That is why cauliflower dishes are recommended to be included in the diet for people with the following health problems:
- Bowel disease;
- Gallbladder disease;
- Disruption of the gastrointestinal tract;
- Liver problems.
The beneficial properties of cauliflower with its calories have long made it a favorite on the diet menu. So, cauliflower is often used in the preparation of therapeutic diets, diets for weight loss. Even to start feeding babies, you can use this particular vegetable in a boiled form.
The fiber in cauliflower is particularly tender, therefore it does not irritate the mucous membrane of the digestive organs, it is very easily digested even by a sick or aged organism and does not burden it. Therefore, the properties of cauliflower and its calorie content allow this product to be used for such serious diseases:
- Gastritis;
- Ulcer.
In addition, the benefits of cauliflower in its juice are used to treat ulcers and gastritis. So, fresh juice from a vegetable is able to heal an ulcer on the mucous surface of the stomach or duodenum.
The low calorie content of cauliflower and the satiety property will not only help not to gain weight, but also ensure the burning of excess fat. Such a property of cauliflower as the content of tartronic acid in it prevents the formation of fatty deposits in the body. It is this substance that allows you to burn fat and not store excess sugar in the body. Therefore, this vegetable is recommended to be consumed with diabetes, bronchitis and gastritis. Cauliflower juice works best in these cases.
Externally, the benefits of cauliflower determine its use for burns, as well as for the healing of wounds, ulcers and eczema. To do this, the chopped vegetable is mixed with the protein of a chicken egg and applied to the sore spot in the form of a bandage.
The best culinary option, so that the benefits of cauliflower and its properties are preserved in the best possible way, is to boil it in lightly salted water.
Contraindications and harm from eating cauliflower
You should not get carried away with this vegetable and abuse this product for people with problems such as:
- Gout;
- Food allergy.
Due to the extraordinary properties of cauliflower, due to the presence of purine compounds in it, it is necessary to abandon its use in case of heart failure and kidney stones. An absolute contraindication is a violation of purine metabolism in the body.
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