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Few Things You May Have Not Known About

Brussels Sprouts

The Brussels sprout is named after the
Belgian capital city: It is likely that this
lovely vegetable was cultivated in Ancient
Rome, but the true story is a mystery. Oldest
dated records go as far back as the 13th
century in Brussels, Belgium and were
popularly cultivated in the city around the
16th century.

Brussels sprouts are a type of Cruciferous
vegetable: Cruciferous vegetables are of the family Brassicaceae, also called
Cruciferae. Cruciferae in New Latin stands for cross-bearing, which gets the
name from the four
equal-sized petals in its
flowers that resembles a
cross-like shape. Other
nutritious vegetables
you can find in this
family are arugula,
broccoli, kale,
cauliflower, turnips,
cabbage, collard greens,
and more!

Has cancer-fighting potential: Brussels sprouts contain sulfur-containing
compounds, called glucosinolates. Research has shown that these
compounds activate cancer-fighting enzymes in your body that support the
bodies natural detoxification system. All cruciferous vegetables are rich
sources of these compounds. However, Brussels sprouts contain the highest
content compared to others in the family.

 On top of their cancer-fighting potential, they are extremely nutritious:
Excellent source of vitamin C and K, good source of fiber, manganese,
potassium, choline, and B vitamins. A cup serving of Brussels sprouts
contains about 50% of what men and 65% of what women need on a daily
basis for vitamin C.

There are many easy, healthy, and delicious ways to eat them: Brussels
sprouts are easy to store (last up to 10 days in refrigerator), prepare and
serve. Here are some helpful links to some recipes!

o http://allrecipes.com/recipe/67952/roasted-
brussels-sprouts/

o http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/19293/ingre
dients/vegetables/brussels-sprouts/

o http://www.cookinglight.com/food/recipe-
finder/brussels-sprouts-recipes/roasted-brussels-
sprouts-apples

References

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=btnews&dbid=126

https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-
prevention/risk/diet/cruciferous-vegetables-fact-sheet

http://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/food-beverages/cruciferous-vegetables

https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/2016/11/21/science-of-
flavor-cruciferous-vegetables-brussels-sprouts/

http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/health-benefits-eating-brussels-sprouts-
4461.html

http://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Brussels_sprout