Have cauliflower does fiber

We all know that eating vegetables is healthy because they are high in fiber, vitamins and antioxidants. It is not the first time Viton have recommended making them the basis of our diet. This time we will delve on one in particular, cauliflower, recommended by their high fiber, low calorie and low price.

Cauliflower belongs to the cruciferous family, which are part of other vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage, red cabbage, turnip or radish. All very important for its healing and protective properties. Although in Spain the most consumed is cauliflower.

Its origin is ancient, it began to grow in the regions of Asia Minor thousands of years ago, and in a princio was used as a remedy to end headache. It was not until the sixteenth century, when it was imported to France and began to consume as food. In Spain it would be two centuries later.

It is a staple food in our diet, not because I say so, but it is high in fiber, beta carotene (provitamin A), vitamins C and K, minerals antioxidants (zinc, selenium).

Especially it features a high folate content that serve to strengthen the immune system and riboflavin, important in the production of red blood cells, as well as potassium and magnesium, important in maintaining muscle and bone. In addition we must not forget its low calorie content, which makes the cauliflower in a food star in any diet.

Of course, one must be very careful when preparing it. The recommended way is less cooking water, as most of their vitamins and minerals to solubilize with water are lost. What I suggest is to prepare steamed because it retains much of its properties. Another way would be eaten raw, although not highly recommended for its taste and texture.