BRUSSELS SPROUT

BRUSSELS SPROUT

Scientific name    : Brassica oleracea (Gemmifira group)
Common names    : Brussels Sprout
Family            : Brsassicaceae


It is a miniature green cabbage-like vegetable that is 1 inch in size. The plant grows in bunches of 20-40 inches each steam and reaches up to 3 feet tall. 

HEALTH BENEFITS

• Antioxidant properties are due to its high content of vitamin C, beta carotene, vitamin E, manganese, flavonoids (isorhamnetin, quercitin, and kaempferol), caffeic and ferulic acid.
• Excellent source of vitamins C and K.
• Very good source of dietary fibers, tryptophan, vitamins A, vitamin B complex (B1, B6, B9) and minerals such as manganese and potassium.
• Good source of proteins, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins B2 and E, minerals such as calcium, copper, iron, magnesium and phosphorus.
• Contains small amount of the following nutrients: amino acids vitamins B3, B5, selenium, sodium and zinc.
• Detoxify the body with the aid of isothiocyanates and sulfur compounds.
• Anti cancer activity. It is an excellent source of glucosinolates ( glucoraphanin, glucobrassicin, sinigrin) which prevent and reduce the risk of developing cancer such as breast, lung, colon, bladder, ovarian and prostate.
• Contain sulforaphane that acts as a powerful antioxidant that prevents and fights cancer.
• Cardiovascular protection. It lowers blood LDL “bad” cholesterol level and high blood pressure. 
• Regulates blood sugar level.
• Digestive support. Prevents Helicobacter pylori overgrowth in the stomach due to glucoraphanin content.
• Excellent source of vitamin A. beta carotene (lutein and zeaxanthin) that protects and prevents eyes diseases.
• Anti-inflammatory properties are due to glucobrassicin (isothiocyanates), vitamin K and omega-3 fatty acid (alpha-linolenic acid, or ALA) contents.

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