♫♪ Captain Cauli, he's our veggie, gonna help our bodies be battle ready ♫♪
Clearly my dreams of becoming a lyricist need to be reconsidered, but you try coming up with a nutrition related rhyme for the word veggie! :)
Captain Planet and his five-men posse of Planeteers are known for defending the Earth from the greatest of disasters. Wondering how cauliflower is involved? Well my friend, cauliflower and his quad posse are here to help defend and protect your body by providing you with the nutrition you need. Here's how:
hCalcium g providing your skeleton with the strength it needs to withstand time.
h Fiber g reducing your risk of heart disease and diabetes as well as providing bowel regularity.
h Iron g important for all cells. Its main function is to help distribute oxygen to your red blood cells so they can produce energy.
hVitamin C g helps keep your immune system up and running. Throw a little cardiovascular protection in there with a dash of collagen formation and a pinch of protection against eye disease. You now have yourself one well rounded fighter.
cDID YOU KNOWb: besides citrus fruits, cauliflower is the next best natural source of vitamin C?! Cauliflower is also fat free, cholesterol free, very low in sodium, and low calorie.
WOW factor - Cauliflower can be purchased in color!!! There are purple, orange, and green (aka broccoflower) versions available! Have no fear, all color variations taste the same. There is just a little added bonus in nutritional value with the colored counter parts. Purple contains anthocyanins ( which help protect against free radicals, also found in blueberries), orange has extra beta-carotene (important for vision), and the green version has a tad more vitamin A (plays an important role in vision and bone growth) and vitamin C. According to one article, the various colors available are attributed to years of selective breeding.
Purchasing power is in your hands l avoid brown spots or loose sections. Refrigerate in a plastic bag for up to 5 days. Steer clear of over-cooking, it will destroy your cauliflower's vitamin C.
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YOU and these powers combined will have the ability to pick up one tasty treat! Here's to One Battle Ready body!
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