Cauliflower and broccoli, the ultimate winter superfoods, are rich sources of vitamin C: strengthens bones and is rich in anti-cancer elements; who should not eat it

 Cauliflower and broccoli, the ultimate winter superfoods, are rich sources of vitamin C: strengthens bones and is rich in anti-cancer elements; who should not eat it 

Today's food in the 'Winter Superfoods' series is cauliflower, cabbage and all the vegetables in that food family i.e. cruciferous vegetables.

The best thing about winter vegetables is that most of them can be eaten raw. In this category, cauliflower and other members of its family, cabbage, broccoli and turnip are also included. All these are called cruciferous vegetables.

These are very tasty vegetables. They also dispel the misconception that vitamin C is found only in citrus fruits. Just 100 grams of cabbage provides 80% of the daily requirement of vitamin C and the same amount of broccoli provides 148% of vitamin C.

They contain essential minerals like iron and magnesium. These are low calorie foods and do not contain fat. Also, due to the presence of fiber, they are very helpful in weight management. Eating them keeps blood pressure under control and reduces cholesterol levels. Therefore, heart health improves. They contain more than 90% water, so they also help in staying hydrated in winter.

Therefore, today in ' Winter Superfoods ' we will talk about cruciferous vegetables i.e. cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli, turnip etc. Along with this, we will know that-

• . What is their nutritional value?
• . The risk of which diseases can be reduced by eating these?
• . Who should not eat vegetables of this family?

• What is their nutritional value?

• All the vegetables of this family are very low in calories. They contain some protein and carbs. Fiber is present in sufficient quantity.
• Cabbage and turnips contain important vitamins and minerals.
• Cauliflower, broccoli and cabbage are rich sources of vitamin C. They also contain minerals essential for the body.
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• Question: What is the maximum amount of cabbage one can eat in a day?
• Answer: Dr. Madan Mohan says that there are no set guidelines for this. However, one or two servings of these can be eaten a day. If you eat cabbage vegetables two to three days a week, then the body gets all the necessary nutrients and there is no harm from it.

• Question: Does eating cabbage cause worms in the brain?

  Answer: No, it is not so. Cabbage or any vegetable that has worms should always be washed thoroughly before eating. If they are not washed properly, the larvae present in them can go to the intestines and then from there to the brain. This can cause inflammation in the brain and seizures. This can happen due to any vegetable. However, vegetables like cabbage are more likely to have worms. Therefore, the risk is also higher.

  Question: Can pregnant women eat cauliflower? Answer: Yes, you can definitely eat it. Dr. Madan Mohan says that cauliflower is one of the best vegetables for pregnant women. It contains a lot of folate, which reduces the risk of anemia.

  This is a high fiber food so it can also solve the problem of constipation. Constipation is a big problem during pregnancy. Therefore, eating cabbage is beneficial during this time.

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