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Brussels
Sprouts... Full of goodness!
Many people have long known that Brussels Sprout's are good for you. More than
5,000 years ago, sprouts were prescribed by ancient Chinese physicians for a
wide range of illnesses. In the 1700s, Captain Cook had his crew ate sprouts as
well as limes and lemons to combat
scurvy.
Today's move toward a healthier
lifestyle has encouraged the British Sprout Growers Association to champion the
humble Brussels Sprout, providing information about their nutrition, healing,
and health benefits.
Sprouts contain around ten calories each; they're
very low in fat and also in sodium. They are high in dietary fibre and contain
high levels of
vitamin C - weight for weight,
sprouts have three times the level
of vitamin C of an orange, and just four to six sprouts contain the adult daily
vitamin C requirements.
Sprouts are also a good source of
vitamin D and
folic acid during pregnancy and have specific health-promoting compounds called glucosinolates, which are believed to help prevent cancer. Also see
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Medical Benefits of Brussels sprouts
Plant phytochemicals found in
Brussels can enhance the activity of the body's natural defence systems to
protect us against disease, including cancer. Some scientists have found that
sulforaphane, a potent phytonutrient found in the humble sprouts and other
Brassica family vegetables, boosts the body's detoxification enzymes,
potentially by changing gene expression, thus helping to clear potentially
carcinogenic substances more quickly. Additionally, researchers in the
Netherlands investigated the effect of a diet high in
Brussels sprouts on DNA
damage.
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By adding Brussels sprouts to your diet, you'll increase your fibre intake. A
cup of Brussels contains more than 4 grams of fibre, and both soluble and
insoluble fibre are present in roughly equal amounts. Fibre not only fills you
up, satisfying your hunger, but nourishes the cells lining the walls of the
colon, promoting colon health and helping to prevent diseases such as
diverticulosis and colon cancer. In addition, fibre aids elimination by forming
a soft, bulky stool that is easily passed.
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