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From pizza to rice to even cookies,caulifloweris certainly having a moment.
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Thanks to its neutral flavor and its versatility, cauliflower is a natural addition to many favorite recipes.
And as an added bonus, the taste is rarely compromised when this cruciferous veggie is included.
Cauliflower scores high points in the nutrition department.
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Read on to learn more, and don’t missSecret Side Effects of Eating Broccoli, Says Science.
You may experience excessive gas.
Like all cruciferous veggies (like broccoli and Brussels sprouts), cauliflower contains the complex sugar raffinose.
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You may be at a reduced risk of developing certain cancers.
Cauliflower contains an antioxidant called indole-3-carbinol.
Another component found in cauliflower called sulforaphane has been linked to areduced risk of developing certain cancersas well.
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You may experience a reduced effect of your blood-thinning medication.
Whilegreen leafy veggiesare notorious for being vitamin K-rich foods, cauliflower contains this blood clot-supporting nutrient too.
If you are taking a blood thinner, going cauliflower-crazy can lead to an unsavory effect.
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You may experience hypothyroidism if you have an iodine deficiency.
Cauliflower contains a slew of phytonutrients that offer some amazing health benefits.
However, if there is no iodine deficiency, the risk does not appear to be present.
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You may feel less hungry.
The darling of cauliflower claims is that it is a greatweight-loss food.
You may have a strong immune system.
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A previous version of this article was originally published on August 3, 2021.
