Heart Cabbage (Uni)

Cauliflower is a vegetable in the same family as broccoli, and is a great option for weight loss diets, as it is low in calories and rich in fiber, which helps keep you in shape and provides more satiety.

Furthermore, because it has a neutral flavor, it can be used in various recipes such as salads, sauces, and healthy pizza bases.

The main health benefits of cauliflower are:

 Help you lose weight, as it is rich in fiber and has few calories, it helps to provide satiety without increasing the calories in the diet too much;

 Improve intestinal transit, due to its fiber content;

 Prevents cancer, as it is rich in antioxidants such as vitamin C and sulforane, which protect cells;

 Maintain muscle health, as it contains a high potassium content;

 Improve skin and strengthen the immune system, due to its high antioxidant content;

 Help in the treatment of gastritisand, because it contains sulforaphane, a substance that reduces the growth of the H. pylori bacteria;

 Maintains bone healths, because it contains vitamin K and potassium.

Name

Heart Cabbage

Conditions of Conservation and/or Use

Store in a cool place

Origin

Portugal – West Zone

Credits: TuaSaúde