Cauliflower, a winter vegetable, is now available all year round, and it is very good for health, helping against a range of illnesses. In particular, eating cauliflower keeps the heart healthy, and it also helps prevent cancer.

• Cauliflower contains sulforaphane, which kills cancer stem cells and stops tumours growing. It helps prevent prostate cancer.
• Cauliflower is rich in fibre, which keeps the heart healthy.
• It contains choline, a type of B vitamin that keeps the brain healthy.
• The sulforaphane in cauliflower helps with weight loss.
• It is rich in vitamin K, which keeps bones strong, and its fibre aids digestion.
• Phytochemicals in cauliflower may help in treating kidney disease.
• Its various antioxidants help clear dark spots on the skin.

Source: RTV Online. First published in Bengali on The Agro News.