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Cauliflower Nutrition & Health
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Blossoming with Cancer-Preventing Compounds. Andy Boy Cauliflower. Every lush white bunch of Andy Boy Cauliflower packs a powerful punch that work against cancer-causing agents in the body. Glucosinolates and thiocyanates are the compounds in Andy Boy cauliflower and work by increasing the activity of enzymes that disable and eliminate carcinogens. They increase the liver’s ability to neutralize potentially toxic substances. If potentially toxic molecules are not rapidly detoxified, they can damage cell membranes and molecules like DNA within the cell nucleus. This can kick off a chain reaction that can lead to the cell deregulation and uncontrolled growth typified by cancer. Recent animal and human studies have shown that a diet high in glucosinolates reduces the risk of certain cancers occurring.

Smile Big and Eat Your Andy Boy Cauliflower

Your dental good health is dependent upon what you put in your mouth. A balanced diet, rich in vitamin C and folic acid help strengthen gums and supporting soft tissue. How can you slow down cavities? The American Dental Association suggests cutting down on the number of snacks you have per day and substituting crunchy vegetables like Andy Boy Cauliflower instead of sugary snacks can help reduce tooth decay.

Breathe Easy

Andy Boy Cauliflower is rich in magnesium and Vitamin C, two nutrients that can help stave off asthma attacks. During an asthma attack, the muscles that surround bronchial tubes in the lungs contract, narrowing the airways and making it hard to breathe. Magnesium helps to keep those muscles relaxed. The vitamin C in cauliflower helps lung function. A study recently showed that the difference between high and low Vitamin C intakes to be similar to the difference between smoking and not smoking a pack of cigarettes a day for 5-7 years.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1/6 medium head (99g)

Amount Per Serving
Calories 25   Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0g0%

   Saturated Fat 0g0%

Cholesterol 0mg0%

Sodium 30mg1%

Total Carbohydrate 5g2%

   Dietary Fiber 2g8%

   Sugars 2g 

Protein 2g 

Vitamin A 0%-   Vitamin C 100%

Calcium 2%-   Iron 2%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
 
Calories:2,0002,500

Total FatLess than65g80g
  Sat FatLess than20g25g
CholesterolLess than300mg300mg
SodiumLess than2,400mg2,400mg
Potassium 3,500mg3,500mg
Total Carbohydrate300g375g
  Dietary Fiber25g30g

Calories per gram:
Fat 9 - Carbohydrate 4 - Protein 4

Additional Nutrition Information
Potassium 270mg   8%
Folate    10%