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10 Health Benefits of Cauliflower

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1.Cauliflower is a fat free and sodium free cruciferous vegetable.Regular intake of cruciferous vegetables reduces the risk of some type of cancers. 2.Cauliflower contains vitamins like  vitamins B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B5 (pantothenic acid), B6 (pyridoxine) and B9 (folic acid), minerals and disease-fighting phytochemicals.It is a good source of fiber, proteins, phosphorus,potassium and it contains a high content of Vitamin C. 3.Cauliflower contains potassium, a mineral essential for muscle and bone development. 4.Cauliflower contains compounds known as isothiocyanates which inhibit the growth of cancer cells. 5.Regular consumption of Cauliflower helps to protect our body from free radical damage as it contains powerful antioxidants like Vitamin C and carotenoids(beta-carotene). 6.Cauliflower reduces the risk of diseases caused by oxidative stress which includes cardiovascular diseases and cancer.Oxidative stress is the overload of harmful molecules ca