5 health benefits of cauliflower that make it a must-have for winter meals

WITH the cold weather comes the urge to find foods that don’t just warm us up but also nourish and protect us.

- VUYILE MADWANTSI

Cold mornings and chilly evenings can leave us feeling sluggish, so it’s time to rethink what were putting on our plates.

Food isn’t just about sustenance, it’s about healing, fueling, and preventing illness.

One humble vegetable that deserves your attention this season is cauliflower.

Packed with nutrients, cauliflower is not only versatile and affordable but it is also a powerhouse of health benefits.

Here’s why you should make space for this veggie in your winter meals:

1. Cauliflower loves your gut

Cauliflower is a fibre-rich veggie that is a gut-health champion, containing both soluble and insoluble fibre. Soluble fibre forms a gel-like substance in your gut, feeding the good bacteria that support digestion and overall immunity.

Insoluble fibre? It adds bulk to your stool, helping digestion flow smoothly and reducing the likelihood of constipation.