It doesn’t take too much searching in your favorite grocery store aisles to find something made from cauliflower. Of course, you can find it in the produce section, and you’ll find it in various formats in the frozen section. But keep looking and you’ll find cauliflower rice, mashed potatoes, pizza crust, even mac and cheese has jumped on the bandwagon.

Why is cauliflower turning into a magical food?

1. Takes care of your bones

Cauliflower contains a lot of vitamin C, which aids in collagen production. It’s also rich in vitamin K, which may help prevent bone loss.

2. High in antioxidants

Cauliflower contains the nutrient choline, which helps gastrointestinal health. It contains antioxidants like glutathione, which helps you fight off infections. Cauliflower also contains carotenoid and flavonoid antioxidants, which may protect you from cancers and reduce illnesses including heart disease.

3. High in fiber

Cauliflower contains about 3 grams of fiber for a one cup serving. Fiber feeds the healthy bacteria that lives in your gut, reducing inflammation and promoting digestive health. A fiber-rich diet has been proven to lower risk of illnesses including heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.

4. May help with weight loss

Cauliflower only has about 25 calories per cup. And because it’s now being substituted for high-calorie foods, it may be beneficial in helping you reduce your weight. As a good source of fiber, it slows digestion and helps you feel fuller when you eat, meaning you’ll eat less at every sitting.

5. Low carbs

Cauliflower is growing in popularity as a low carb substitute. Plus it increases your veggie intake in the process. That’s why you’re seeing it in things like rice, mashed potatoes, pizza crust, and more. A cup of cauliflower contains 5 grams of carbs. Compare that to a cup of rice which has 45 grams of carbs. Big difference.

Plus it’s easy to add to your diet. Do a quick search and you’ll find many ways to use cauliflower in your meal preparations.

How are you using cauliflower? What are your favorite recipes?