Brussels sprouts are not among the favorite foods of many people, but the health benefits it brings can change the opinion of those who do not like it.
Oven-baked Brussels sprouts have a sweet, almost nutty taste and are crunchy, while the sulfur-like taste and aroma that people generally don't like diminishes.
Brussels sprouts are surprisingly high in protein for leafy vegetables . Just one serving of it provides the body's daily needs for vitamins C and K.
Brussels sprouts belong to the cruciferous family, which also includes kale, broccoli , cauliflower , and common cabbage. They are all rich in nutrients and at the same time low in calories .
Vegetables are among the 20 foods that contain the most nutrients, which means that along with them, low in calories.
The amount of one cup of raw Brussels sprouts - about 88 g, contains only 38 calories , 0 g of fat, 8 g of carbohydrates, including 3 g of sugar and 2 g of fiber, and 3 g of protein . The same amount of vegetables provides 195% of the vitamin K needed for the day, 125% of vitamin C and 10% or more of vitamin B-6, folic acid, potassium and manganese .
Consumption of fruits and vegetables such as Brussels sprouts has long been associated with a reduced risk of developing many diseases and conditions.
A number of studies suggest that increased consumption of plant foods reduces the risk of obesity , diabetes, heart disease and also prolongs life. At the same time, there is an increase in energy.