A tasty way to honor your health this Memorial Day

Happy Memorial Day!

Today is about remembering the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

It’s also a time when many of us gather with loved ones, fire up the grill, and enjoy the (unofficial) start of summer.

Well, here’s a little something else worth gathering for…

Plenty of delicious recipes let you to honor your health this Memorial Day.

Today, I’m celebrating a versatile vegetable—one of nature’s true nutritional powerhouses.

A cookout classic with a healthy twist

As you know, I’d never ask you to give up grilling some steak, ribs, or burgers at your cookout. After all, grass-fed and -finished meat is a great source of protein and healthy fats.

But when it comes to your side dishes, you might want to rethink some of those classic recipes—like potato salad.

The good news? I’ve perfected cauliflower-based version that’s light on carbs—but heavy on the flavor and nutritional punch.

Just take your go-to potato salad and make a few smart swaps. Instead of potatoes, I like to steam or boil chopped cauliflower florets until tender.

Then, I toss them with classic ingredients: fresh dill, crunchy celery, hard-boiled eggs, chopped onion, and mayo. (Try sour cream or mascarpone for a twist!)

With sea salt, cracked pepper, and a dash of mustard, you’ve got a fresh, healthy crowd-pleasing dish. Serve it chilled—and enjoy a second helping, without the guilt!

Cauliflower deserves a permanent spot on the menu

Cauliflower is more than a low-carb hero—it’s part of the cruciferous vegetable family, along with broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and kale.

These vegetables are rich in fiber, vitamins C and K, folate, and powerful plant compounds that help detoxify the body and fight inflammation.

Regularly eating cruciferous vegetables is linked to a lower risk of cancer and fatty liver disease.

A new Australian study found that people who eat more cruciferous vegetables have significantly less calcium buildup in their arteries—a key factor in heart attack and stroke prevention.

Even better? Just 45 grams a day—less than 2/3 cup—cut the risk of aortic calcium deposits by 46 percent. That’s a massive benefit from a modest serving!

Bottom line? Add cruciferous vegetables to your menu—not just today, but year-round.

My very own cauliflower-based “potato” salad is a great place to start. You can see how I put it together in a recent Cooking with Dr. Fred show—click here now.

Source:

“Eating Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower may boost blood vessel health.” Study Finds, 08/24/2020. (studyfinds.org/blood-vessel-health-broccoli-brussels-sprouts-cauliflower/)