8) Cauliflower
100 grams of cauliflower contains 25 calories, 0.3 grams of fat, 5 grams of carbohydrates, 1.9 grams of protein
Cauliflower is one of the best types of vegetables that is full of minerals and vitamins it has high vitamin K, vitamin C, and folate content, cauliflower is very high in fiber that is beneficial as it helps reduce gut inflammation and prevent inflammatory bowel disease and diverticulitis, it also increases the healthy gut bacteria population that helps you fight constipation and helps you form a better stool bulk it also promotes fullness which helps you lose weight and control your cravings.
It is full of antioxidants like glucosinolates, sulforaphane, and isothiocyanates that have protective properties against some types of cancer, it is also high in choline that lowers your risk of developing dementia and Alzheimers and since it is a low carb ingredient it has been used as a substitute for high carb grains many people nowadays grate it and use it as rice, making tortillas, or pizza crusts and mashing it instead of mashed potatoes or hummus it can also be eaten in other ways whole, you can grill it, roast it, saute it, add it to salads, make stews with it, and fry it, it is an extremely cheap and healthy vegetable to that should be eaten more often.
