Brussels sprouts aren't among the most well-loved vegetables. But as a member of the nutritionally potent cruciferous family, they're worth a place in your healthy diet.
--- Brussels sprouts contain certain antioxidants compounds that offer protective benefits. A 2011 study published in the "Journal of Food Science" notes that Brussels sprouts contain compounds called glucosinolates and isothiocyanates that can reduce your risk of cancer. The article also reports that cooking Brussels sprouts can leach these beneficial compounds from the vegetable, though even cooked Brussels sprouts still offer nutritional benefits.
--- Brussels sprouts also contain a high amount of chlorophyll, which can block the carcinogenic effects of heterocyclic amines generated when grilling meats at a high temperature. If you tend to like your grilled foods charred, make sure to pair them with green vegetables to decrease your risk.
--- Brussels sprouts are a source of digestive-regulating fiber. Of the 6 g of carbohydrates in ½ cup of boiled sprouts, 2 g come from fiber. The Institute of Medicine recommends women consume at least 25 g of fiber daily and men 38 g daily to help protect the health of your colon, prevent constipation and contribute to lower cholesterol.
--- Brussels sprouts, along with other cruciferous vegetables, contain compounds known as isothiocyanates. Isothiocyanates may help prevent cancer by promoting the elimination of potential carcinogens from the body. Isothiocyanates may also reduce your risk of heart attack.
--- An important nutrient for people of all ages, vitamin C also functions as an antioxidant because it helps your body to fight off oxidative stress. Vitamin C is also a potent fighter against the common cold; however, it may not be what you or most people think. Vitamin C has probably been embellished as a vitamin that actually reduces the severity of the common cold. In reality, it only helps to lower your chances of contracting the common cold.
-----> Brussels sprouts have a bad reputation, but even if you've had a bad experience with them in the past, they're worth giving another shot - just don't boil them to death like your mother did. Oven-roasting Brussels sprouts brings out their sweet, almost nutty flavor and keeps them crisp while diminishing the harsh, sulfurous odor and taste that many find offensive.
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