Brussel Sprouts
- Brussel sprouts are small leafy green buds resemble like miniature cabbages in appearance.
- They are part of the Brassica family of vegetables, which also includes cabbage, broccoli, kale and collard greens.
- They get their name from the fact that they were widely cultivated around Brussels, Belgium during the 16th century.
- The buds are exceptionally rich in protein, dietary fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
- They grow out of the ground in knobbly rows on a long tough stalk.
- There's more Vitamin C in Brussels sprouts than in an orange. Just one half cup of Brussels sprouts contains 88 percent of the recommended daily allowance of Vitamin C.
- Brussels sprouts are also high in Vitamin A and beta carotene, and are low in calories.
- One cup of Brussels sprouts contains 1,122 IU of Vitamin A and 669 IU of beta carotene.
- A cup of cooked Brussels sprouts contains about 60 calories.
- Brussels sprouts are high in protein, one serving of Brussels sprouts has 3.38 grams of protein.
- Brussels sprouts are the perfect vegetable for pregnancy because they contain high amounts of Folic Acid. Just one cup of sprouts has 55 mcg of Folic Acid.