Sometimes, life surprises you. Every once in a while, when you expect a delicious food to be “bad for you,” you find out it’s actually bursting with ingredients that are amazingly good for you. Ingredients that support cellular detox and overall health. A Detox Keto Lemon Whip that encourages your body to feel its best.
Sometimes, there’s a secret ingredient in your favorite new treat. This is one of those times. Check out the suprising secret ingredient and try our Detox Keto Lemon Whip today.
Keto Lemon Whip
Ingredients
- 3 cups cauliflower florets, washed and chopped
- 1.5 tablespoons equilavent organic stevia in place of sugar
- 1 teaspoon real vanilla
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoons lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil (melted)
- 1 scoop MCT oil powder (vanilla)
- 1/4 cup coconut milk (from carton)
Instructions
- After chopping cauliflower, steam it until it is very tender (you can do this in a steamer basket on the stovetop or by microwaving it in a bowl with 1/4 cup water for 1-2 minutes). Once cooked place the cauliflower in the fridge to cool.
- Next, place cooled cauliflower florets, stevia, vanilla, lemon juice and zest, coconut oil, MCT oil powder and almond milk in a blender or food processor. Blend until it forms a smooth whipped cream like texture.
- Put in the fridge. Serves 2. Enjoy!
Why Cauliflower as a Secret Ingredient in Detox Keto Lemon Whip
Cauliflower does it again! But why? Why take the time to use cauliflower instead of heavy cream, coconut cream, or other ingredients in this whip?
Some ingredients hit all the mark in terms of macronutrients. They may be low in carbs, high in fats, and stay in the Keto Zone. But, are they actually encouring health? Maybe so, maybe not.
However, you can rest assured that cauliflower has your back. And every cell in your body. Here’s what cauliflower does for you and how it boosts this Detox Keto Lemon Whip to the next level.
8 Amazing Science-Backed Health Benefits of Cauliflower
1. Nutrition Powerhouse with Only 2 Grams of Net Carbs
- 27 calories
- 2 grams of protein
- 0.3 grams of fat
- 5 g of carbohydrate (3 g of fiber and 2 g of sugar)
- 24 milligrams of calcium
- 16 mg of magnesium
- 47 mg of phosphorus
- 320 mg of potassium
- 51.6 mg of vitamin C
- 16.6 micrograms of vitamin K
- 0.197 mcg of vitamin B6
- 61 mcg of folate
2. High Fiber for Digestive Health and More
Cauliflower is great for digestion because it is high in both fiber and water. Together, fiber and water can help prevent constipation and support the growth of healthy bacteria in the gut (2, 3).
These bacteria improve immune function and help diminish bodily inflammation. What’s more, dietary fiber improves whole-body health. Studies show may reduce the risk of unhealthy weight gain, blood sugar issues, negative heart problems, slow metabolism, cellular overgrowth, and more(4, 5, 6).
In fact, recent studies have shown that fiber may be a therapeutic option for encourging healthy blood pressure.
3. Better Brain Health and Memory Support
Cauliflower also contains an important nutrient called choline. In fact, each cup contains about 11% of a woman’s daily value (and 8% for men).
Choline is important for sleep, learning, and memory. Additionally, it is part of cellular membranes, involved in nerve impulse transmission, fat absorption, and the reduction of inflammation (7). Choline also:
- Supports DNA synthesis (8)
- Helps prevent of fat accumulation in the liver (9)
- Reduced risk of age-related cognitive decline (10)
Choline is an important nutrient, but not many foods contain it. Luckily, cauliflower is a potent source.
4. Stronger Bones
5. Cellular Detox
Cauliflower’s phytochemicals also include a group that works directly on cellular detoxification – both Phase 1 and Phase 2 cellular detox.
These phytochemicals belong to the glucosinolates group and include glucobrassicin, glucoraphanin, and gluconasturtiin. Add to it cauliflower’s high content of fiber, which directly promotes gut health and therefore indirectly promotes improved immune function, and you’ve got yourself a serious health-promoting vegetable.
If you want to include more detox vegetables along with your cauliflower, add brussels sprouts, savoy cabbage, broccoli, and kale.
6. Cauliflower is Loaded with Antioxidants
Cauliflower contains a little known, but well-studied nutrient called sulforaphane. Sulforaphane is extremely important because it may play a role in suppressing cellular overgrowth (11, 12).
In fact, some studies have found that it actually destroys harmful cells. It is specifically important against harmful cells in the colon and prostate, but may be effective in other locations as well (13).
7. Healthy Weight Aid
Cauliflower also supports healthy weights. To start, each cup only contains 25 calories and only 2 grams of net carbs. Any high-volume, low-calorie, and low-carbohydrate food can help you feel full while obtaining a healthy weight.
Next, it’s loaded with fiber. Cauliflower’s fiber slows digestion and promotes feelings of fullness, which can also help weight loss (14).
Maybe most importantly, cauliflower is an easy substitution for many high carbohydrate starchy vegetables and grains. It allows you to enjoy many foods, and enter the Keto Zone for optimal health and fat loss.
Bottom Line – Get More Detox
This Detox Keto Lemon Whip is an amazing recipe that utilizes detox ingredients such as cauliflower, lemon and healthy fats. If you’d like to get even more fasting and detox instruction, check out this detox and cleanse starter system. Choose recipes that support your health while delivering amazing taste!
