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Instead of Mashed Potatoes try Mashed Cauliflower

1.  Steam cauliflower until tender.

2.  Add a bit of salt and white pepper to taste.  Butter is optional but if you want that extra treat.

3.  Mash all together and eat. 

4.  Delicious! 

5.  One cauliflower can feed about 4 people (depending on portion sizes).

Note:  The consistency is almost like mashed potatoes but don’t nervous if it’s a little bit more watery.  It’s just the water from the vegetable.

Did you know? 

Cauliflower is a vegetable that is many times overlooked. It is a member of the cruciferous family, a family which is known for containing nutrients that fight against several diseases.

In research done at John Hopkins University in Baltimore, lowered the occurance of  breast tumors in lab animals by almost 40%. Toxins that would normally damage the cells and turn cancerous, are swept out of the system by sulforaphane (found in cauliflower), preventing tumors before they begin. 13C (also found in Cauliflower) works in concert with the sulforaphane by acting as an anti-estrogen. Estrogen in high levels is known to foster tumor growth, especially in the breasts and the prostate glands. 13c helps to lower the estrogen count, thus lowering the chances of tumor growth.

Cauliflower also contains vitamin C and folate. Folate helps the blood work more efficiently and is often recommended for preventing anemia. Folate is also essential for proper tissue growth and not getting enough can make you succeptible to many diseases down the road such as cancer and heart disease. Vitamin C is considered an antioxident. When used alongside other antioxidents such as vitamin E and betacarotene, you can keep your immune system strong.

Three florets of cauliflower a day will provide you with 67% of your daily vitamin C requirement. When purchasing cauliflower, make sure the tops are white. If the floret has begun to spot brown or puple, it is past its nutritional peak. Serving the cauliflower raw will give you the highest nutritional benefits, however, if you must cook it, lightly steamed will also keep its cancer-fighting components intact.