Cauliflower
GREEK CAULIFLOWER: In dried form from 4G
Cauliflower is grown in the eastern Mediterranean region for 2,000 years. There are reports of this in ancient Greece as well as in Egypt. It is the Leukocrambe or the Crabs of the Ancient. It is reported that the seeds and leaves of the plant were mixed with silphium in the region of Kyrenia and used them in bites of mice and dogs.
In the 16th century, it began cultivating in Western Europe. In folk medicine, it was used for wound dressings from scratches, plagues in cases of side pains, rheumatism, mastitis and anticonvulsant. Also in gout, spleen, scabies, leprosy, and burns.
HEALTH
Cauliflower is one of the healthiest vegetables and belongs to the family of crucifers, which is better known for broccoli. It consists of about 85% water and has very few carbohydrates, protein or fats but is rich in important vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and other phytochemicals. It is an ideal vegetable to add to your balanced diet due to its slimming properties as it is low in calories.
And best of all, it’s a versatile food that can be boiled, steamed and added to salads and many other recipes. Want to know more about why you should include cauliflower in your diet?
Cauliflower contains a chemical sulfur compound called sulforaphane, which helps improve blood pressure and kidney function problems.The sulforaphane contained in cauliflower has been anticancer effect by killing cells that cause cancer and blocking tumor growth. According to research, removal of cancer cells is probably the key to fighting this disease. In some studies, for example, the combination of turmeric cauliflower can be very effective in fighting and treating prostate cancer.
In animal studies, it has been found that sulforaphane can reduce the incidence and growth of tumors in the mammary glands. In addition, other compounds found in cauliflower, such as indole and isothiocyanate, have shown positive results in inhibiting the progression of cancers of the stomach, bladder, breast, colon, liver, and lungs.
DRYING – DEHYDRATION
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ADVANTAGES
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NUTRITIONAL VALUE DRIED CAULIFLOWER
Rich in water, vitamin A and C, potassium, phosphorus, and calcium, cauliflower also contains folic acid that is precious in pregnancy. It also offers protection against heart disease as it is a good source of soluble fiber that helps reduce LDL cholesterol.
But the most important thing is that this powerful vegetable shields our body from “wear” diseases. The cauliflower “flower” contains high levels of glucosidase which, when broken down into the body, is one of the most powerful anticancer nutrients.
One more substance, DIM (diindolylmethane) prevents the growth of malignant cells by preventing the spread of breast cancer. At the same time, cauliflower is recommended for dietary programs as an intermediate snack, as it has few calories (30 percent grams).
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Dried cauliflowers are a good alternative to use in our food. We can have them in our kitchen’s cabinet and use them at any time it is not necessary to hydrate if we boil them. It finds application in soups, pancakes, and purees. It has rich flavor, color, and aroma.
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