Taking cauliflower on regular basis will help lower the risk of having macular degeneration, prevent cataract, vision impairment and other eye related conditions. Promote Good Skin It helps in protecting the skin against harmful effects caused by skin exposure to the sun. It also protect the skin against inflammation.
Benefits To Skin As a vegetable, cauliflower is a food source that must be consumed regularly to stay fit and healthy. Also, cauliflower contains vitamins and minerals that are important components for skin and hair health.
Improves Skin Texture And Hair Health While the vitamin C in cauliflower improves collagen production and delays the signs of aging like wrinkles and fine lines, the other antioxidants in the vegetable clear dark spots and enhance skin texture.
One cup of raw cauliflower is high in the antioxidant vitamin C — required for the growth and repair of tissues in all parts of your body, and necessary for the formation of the important protein collagen, used to make skin, scar tissue, tendons, ligaments, and blood vessels.
Protects Skin Want a way to safeguard your skin from sun damage, working from the inside out? There are lots of foods than can boost skin health! The sulforaphane in cauliflower may actually protect the skin from ultraviolet radiation damage and skin cancer.
The side effects of cauliflower
- Allergic response. Some people may develop an allergic response after eating cauliflower.
- Hypothyroidism. The consumption of cauliflower and other cruciferous vegetables in large amounts, especially in people who have an existing iodine deficiency may not be good since it can cause
- Gout and kidney stones.
- Gas and bloating.
The health benefits of cauliflower
- Lower risk of heart disease and cancer. Although its coloring is different (i.e., it’s a lot less vibrant), cauliflower is a part of the crucifer ( Brassicaceae) family and so
- Healthier arteries.
- Keep your brain healthy.
Side Effects of Eating Too Many Cauliflowers
- (1) Not So Good For Our Digestive System.
- (2) Eating Cauliflowers During Pregnancy And Nursing.
- (3) Cauliflower And Blood Sugar Regulation.
- (4) Cauliflowers And Hypertension.
- (5) Antioxidant Overload.
- (6) May Cause Allergic Reactions.
- (7) May Increase The Risk of Kidney Stones.
This pasta-free take on the classic pork meatballs and gnocchi combo subs in everyone’s favourite vegetable: cauliflower. Plus, it’s from the new CSIRO Low-Carb book, so you know it’s be vigorously tested – both for health benefits and for taste.