Rosemary cauliflower mashed potatoes are extremely healthy and nutrient-rich.  Cauliflower is known for its benefits against numerous cancers, helps detoxify the body and improves digestive disorders.  It boasts vitamins B1, B3, B5, B6, C and K, foliates, manganese, copper, iron, calcium and potassium.  Pine nuts are rich in mono-unsaturated fatty acids like oleic acid, which lowers bad and raises good cholesterols, thus preventing coronary artery disease and strokes.  They also contain the essential fatty acid, pinolenic acid, which has been shown to potentially curb appetite.  In addition, they help the body develop a resistance to infection, fight free radicals and maintain integrity of cell membranes within the body.  Pine nuts are rich in vitamin E, the B-complex group and manganese. Garlic helps prevent Alzheimer’s and dementia, protects against cell damage and aging, has been shown to protect against organ damage from heavy metal toxicity, aids in digestion and elimination of wastes from the body, purifies the bloodstream and remedies stomach inflammation.  It is one of the richest sources of potassium, iron, calcium, magnesium, manganese, zinc and selenium.  Nutritional yeast helps balance symptoms of PMS, mood changes and irritability, and minimizes depression, insomnia and trembling. It’s an amazing source of complete protein.  The B vitamins can also improve skin, nails and hair, and memory.  It’s rich in the B-complex vitamins, zinc, magnesium, manganese and copper.  Black pepper promotes sweating and urination, and stimulates the breakdown of fat cells.  Rosemary can calm the severe effects of asthma attacks, increase blood flow to the brain to strengthen memory and improve concentration, and improve digestion.  It is rich in several of the B-complex vitamins, a great source of vitamin A, a good source of vitamin C and an excellent source of the minerals potassium, calcium, iron, manganese, copper and magnesium.Cauliflower is one of several vegetables in the species Brassica oleracea, in the family Brassicaceae. It is an annual plant that reproduces by seed. Typically, only the head is eaten. Cauliflower is high in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, and Vitamin B6 as well as folate, pantothenic acid, choline, and fiber. Cauliflower has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects and is supportive to the digestive system. It is very supportive to the body’s detoxification processes.

 

Pine nuts are the edible seeds of pines. About 20 species of pine produce seeds large enough to be worth harvesting; in other pines the seeds are also edible, but are too small to be of notable value as a human food. Pine nuts are calorically dense and very high in monounsaturated fat, or “good fat”. Pine nuts are a good source of vitamin E and B vitamins as well as manganese, potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc and selenium. Pine nuts contain an essential fatty acid pinolenic acid which research has shown curbs appetite. Pine nuts are good for cardiovascular health and the nervous system.

 

Allium sativum, commonly known as garlic, is a species in the onion genus, Allium. Garlic is a powerful anti-fungal agent and has been used traditionally to ward off sickness and infection. Studies show that garlic reduces cholesterol production, reduces blood pressure, and is preventive against stomach cancer.

 

 

Yeasts are eukaryotic microorganisms classified in the kingdom Fungi, with 1,500 species currently described. Yeast has many uses in cooking and baking, especially in leavening. Nutritional yeast is a deactivated yeast, often a strain of Saccharomyces cerevisiae, which is sold commercially as a food product. Yeast is a great source of B vitamins, particularly vitamin B12 – yeast is one of the only vegetarian sources of vitamin B12. Nutritional yeast is a great way for vegetarians and vegans to up their mineral and B vitamin content.

 

Sea salt is a mineral substance composed primarily of sodium chloride, derived from seawater. Salt provides sodium, which is absolutely essential for cell function and human life itself. The average American diet contains far too much salt, making this ingredient a good one to avoid if you are uncertain how much you are getting in your food. Over-intake of sodium is a cause of many health problems, including cardiovascular disease. Sea salt contains other crucial trace minerals and is a healthy food consumed in moderation.

 

Black pepper is a flowering vine in the family Piperaceae, cultivated for its fruit, which is usually dried and used as a spice and seasoning. Black pepper is high in manganese, copper, and Vitamin K, and is mostly comprised of fiber. Black pepper has been used traditionally to improve intestinal health and digestion, however some modern nutrition experts consider black pepper an irritant to the digestive system.

 

Rosmarinus officinalis, commonly known as rosemary, is a woody, perennial herb with fragrant, evergreen, needle-like leaves native to the Mediterranean region. The pungent smell of rosemary is caused by it’s powerful medicinal oils. Rosemary contains substances that are useful for stimulating the immune system, increasing circulation, and improving digestion – as well as anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, and anti-inflammatory compounds. Rosemary has such strong anti-microbial qualifies that it has been traditionally used to keep food from spoiling.