CAULIFLOWER. By itself, it's an okay vegetable. It's one of those vegetables that you never here the waiter mention as the "vegetable of the day", it's rarely on my grocery list, but I can deal with it as long as carrots and broccoli are mixed in with it. But Sunday afternoon after reading a bunch of Atkins success stories, I had a low-carb vision of my new body. Although I'm not following Atkins, I decided to incorporate some of the high-protein, low-carb practices into my routine. And before I knew I was giving thanks to the good ole' cruciferous flower bud that only contains goodness (per half cup):
- 15 calories
- 0 saturated fat
- 0 cholesterol
- 15mg sodium
- 3g carbs
- 1g fiber
- 1g sugar
- and loaded with vitamin C! (45% of your daily needed value)
Here's the Sunday Night Cauliflower Special recipe! I'm sure it's good on the other nights of the week :)
- 1- 1 lb bag of frozen or fresh cauliflower
- 1- 3oz package of cream cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
If you care and want to keep reading, here are some benefits of eating cauliflower. In general cruciferous vegetables (such as broccoli, brussels sprouts, cauliflower, and cabbage) may lower overall cancer risk, including colon and prostate cancer. Cauliflower contains a high amount of vitamin C, folate, fiber, and complex carbohydrates. And its even a antioxidant!
Cauliflower is available year round, but better and more plentiful in the Fall season. When selecting cauliflower, look for heads that are white or creamy white, firm, compact, and heavy for their size. There should not be any discoloration on the head or leaves. Like most fresh produce, for the best flavor and to get the most nutrients, eat as soon as possible. Cauliflower will keep for up to five days if stored in the crisper section of the refrigerator. Store it in an open or perforated plastic bag. Keep the head stem-side up to prevent moisture form collecting on it.
Take good care of yourself!
Gigi, Maybe because I recently started the Medifast program, the first thought I had was, "Must be cauliflower!" Love it, love it, want more of it. I heard that cauliflower pizza is extra delicious. Thanks for another good tip on healthier living.
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