Cauliflower contains allicin, which can improve heart health and reduce the risk of strokes. Cauliflower contains nutrients that strengthen the immune system and help maintain healthy cholesterol levels. Good for purifying the blood.

It is an excellent source of fiber, which helps to improve colon health and can even help prevent cancer. And most recently it has been discovered that cauliflower, as well as other cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli and cabbage contains indole-3-carbinol a substance that can affect the metabolism of estrogen in the body, helping to prevent breast and other female cancers.

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The 12 Essentials Program

At last discover the 12 Essentials to anti-aging, disease prevention and weight management, using only natural tried and tested methods and remedies. The latest findings combined with naturopathic know-how, blending modern research with traditional wisdom.

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Natural fiber from whole foods promote good health in many ways -

* provides bulk and holds on to fluid making our stools softer and therefore much easier to pass.

* encourages the correct bacterial balance in our bowels, it’s the perfect food for the ‘friendly bacteria’.

* can help to prevent cancers like breast, prostate and bowel.

* ‘soluble fiber’ helps to lower levels of cholesterol.

* speeds up the transition of waste out of the body, this ensures that auto-intoxication is kept to a minimum. The faster waste matter passes through the body the less toxins are re-absorbed.

Very high in chlorophyll which means it’s a really good detoxifier. It releases its energy slowly. Any dark green herb or vegetable is high in iron and helps to increase energy levels. It is a natural laxative and aids the liver function. It strengthens the immune system, and regulates blood-fats.

The young spinach leaves are better eaten in salads and if you buy the older variety serve hot, it takes very little cooking.

When you eat spicy foods, it leads to a process called thermagenesis – in other words, heat generation. This process burns more kilojoules, which can help you lose weight or keep those extra pounds away.

Researchers from Maastricht University in Holland and Laval University in Quebec reviewed studies that looked at the effects of capsaicin, black pepper, ginger and mixed spices in terms of energy balance and thermogenesis.