Cauliflower Guide: Keto Crusts, Side Effects & Freezing

Cauliflower is a keto favorite for pizza crusts and quiches, providing a gluten-free alternative to grains. While highly nutritious, it can cause stomachaches for some; learn how to manage side effects and freeze it for long-term use.

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Can I Pre-Cook Cauliflower & Broccoli?

Broccoli and cauliflower add color, flavor and texture to salads, stir-fries, soups and casseroles. They are also a good source vitamin C and cancer-fighting antioxidants, according to the University of Maine.

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Can Cauliflower Cause Stomachaches?

Cauliflower provides essential vitamins, minerals and nutrients, but it can also cause stomachaches or abdominal cramps. The culprit behind the stomachaches is cauliflower’s fiber content, which becomes most troublesome when you increase your fiber intake too rapidly without giving your body time to adjust.

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How to Freeze Cauliflower Without Blanching

One way to preserve an overabundance of cauliflower is to freeze it until you are ready to add it to a recipe. Typically, vegetables are blanched before they are put in the freezer. Blanching is when vegetables are boiled for one minute to stop enzymes from degrading the taste, texture and color of your vegetables.

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Side Effects of Cauliflower

Cauliflower, like broccoli, kale and cabbage, is part of the cruciferous family of vegetables. Cauliflower features a compact head of white flower buds surrounded by heavy green leaves.

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