Saturday, 26 November 2011

Brussel Sprouts


Lately, I have been craving these miniature cabbages and they are packed with lots of health benefits!

Here are some of the benefits of eating Brussel Sprouts:

- They have many cholesterol lowering benefits. When steam cooked, they retain much of their goodness.
- Have many fiber related components which help in many ways. Including a healthy digestive system, clean colon and it also helps to keep you feeling full.
- Great health benefits such as glucosinolates. Glucosinolates are very important for protecting and reducing the chances of getting cancerous diseases.
- Are a cruciferous vegetable, which helps to prevent thyroid problems.
- Low in calories and delicious, meaning you can eat plenty of them to fill you up and help you lose weight!
- Plenty of Vitamin K and C.
- Folate, potassium and manganese are present in brussel sprouts, making them extremely nutritious.
Brussel sprouts are a good source of calcium, protein and magnesium.
- High levels of copper, Vitamin A, B2 and E.