The Brussels sprout is a plant widely cultivated in Europe for its edible green vegetables. These vegetables, which resemble diminutive cabbages, are usually steamed or boiled.

It’s not an accident that Brussels sprouts, like other cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli and kale, have a famously unpleasant taste. These vegetables are packed with so many antioxidants, minerals and vitamins that their appeal to our taste buds was always destined to be limited. Their appeal to the rest of our bodies, however, is considerable.

Reasons to love Brussels sprouts

Rich in essential vitamins – One serving of Brussels sprouts (half a cup) supplies us with 20 essential vitamins, including 48 milligrams of the important antioxidant vitamin C, numerous B vitamins and 604 International Units of vitamin A. Vitamin A helps our retinas detect color, while the carotenoids zeaxanthin and lutein – which sprouts also contain – help filter light so that our retinas aren’t exposed to harsh ultraviolet rays. For this reason, Brussels sprouts are especially good for growing children and adults with deteriorating eyesight.

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