Fiber feeds beneficial gut bacteria (prebiotic effect).
Gentler than broccoli: often easier to digest for those with IBS, especially when cooked.
💡 Tip: Start small—large portions can cause gas if you’re new to cruciferous veggies.
🥣 How to Maximize Benefits
Chop & wait 40 minutes before cooking → activates sulforaphane.
Steam or roast lightly → preserves nutrients better than boiling.
Pair with mustard seed or daikon radish → boosts sulforaphane formation.
Eat a rainbow → combine with colorful veggies for synergistic antioxidants.
❗ A Note on Goitrogens
Cauliflower contains goitrogens, which may affect thyroid function only in very large amounts and with iodine deficiency.
✅ For most people, this isn’t a concern—especially when cooked.
