Brussels sprouts are from the cabbage family, they look like miniature cabbages, growing packed together on a tall, thick stock. They are sage green in color, although some varieties have a red hue. They were first widely cultivated back in the 16th century in Belgium, the capital of Belgium is Brussels, thus the name brussels sprouts.
They are cruciferous vegetables, from the Brassica family, they shared many of the benefits of cabbage.
- Brussels sprouts contain a chemical called sinigrin, which suppresses the growth of precancerous cells.
- One cup of brussels sprouts has 60.84 calories, they are excellent sources of vitamin C and vitamin K, they are very good sources of vitamin A, manganese, potassium, vitamin B6, B1 and tryptophan.
- Brussels sprouts provide cardiovascular support by their cholesterol lowering ability.
- They have 4 grams of fiber per cup.
- They are also rich in isothiocyanates and suphoraphane, both compounds known to help fight cancer by inhibiting cell proliferation, neutralizing carcinogens. These compounds help detoxify nasty environmental toxins as well.
- The American Cancer Society recommends including these vegetables in your diet on a regular basis.
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