In its early stages, cauliflower looks like broccoli, which is its closest relative. While broccoli opens outward to sprout bunches of green florets, cauliflower forms a compact head of Cauliflower undeveloped white flower buds.
Cauliflower are vegetables which grow as riginated over 2,000 yea flowers on plants. lifllower o rs ago i e cau ll caulifllowe n the Th Almost a r grown in the Med United iterran States ean and A r region. comes sia Mino from Ca Cauliflower, or “cabbage flower,” lifornia. is a member of the cabbage family, which may help prevent certain types of cancer. Cauliflower is available year round NUTRITION FACTS but is more • Fat free plentiful in the fall. • Cholesterol free • High in vitamin C • High in folate VARIETIES • High in fiber There are two types of • Good source cauliflower: of complex •creamy white — carbohydrates more popular in the United States • cauliflower-broccoli hybrid — recently developed, this type of cauliflower looks like broccoli. USES Cauliflower can be eaten raw or cooked. Steam or microwave, instead of boiling, to better preserve its vitamin content. Many caulifllower are grown in Nebraska. Primary Source: 5 to 9 a Day for Better Health program at www.5aday.gov and www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/5aday • Designed by: in Lancaster • Designed County UNL Extension Vicki Jedlicka, Primary and www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/5aday Source: for 9 a Day Better 5 to www.5aday.gov at program Health
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