Cauliflower

By: Craig Stellpflug

Cauliflower is absolutely full of carotenoids and other phytonutrients including kaempferol, ferulic acid, cinnamic acid and caffeic acid. These nutrients help protect your body against free radical damage. Add to that arsenal sulforaphane for a cancer fighting agent and omega-3 fatty acids to reduce inflammation. Cauliflower is also a good source of vitamin C, manganese, glucosinolates, vitamins B1 thiamine, B2 riboflavin, B3 niacin, B5 pantothenic acid, B6 pyridoxine and B9 folic acid, phosphorus and potassium, indole-3-carbinol and more.

PS: Don't overdo it if you are hypothyroid though. Here's how you find out: Basal Temperature