Power Food: Brussels Sprouts

 

 

You'll find nearly 100 studies in PubMed (the health research database at the National Library of Medicine in Washington, D.C.) that are focused on Brussels sprouts, and over half of those studies involve the health benefits of this cruciferous vegetable in relationship to cancer. This connection between Brussels sprouts and cancer prevention should not be surprising since Brussels sprouts provide special nutrient support for three body systems that are closely connected with cancer development as well as cancer prevention. These three systems are (1) the body's detox system, (2) its antioxidant system, and (3) its inflammatory/anti-inflammatory system. Chronic imbalances in any of these three systems can increase risk of cancer, and when imbalances in all three systems occur simultaneously, the risk of cancer increases significantly. Among all types of cancer, prevention of the following cancer types is most closely associated with intake of Brussels sprouts: bladder cancer, breast cancer, colon cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer, and ovarian cancer.

For those of you who like just the facts here it is:

 

Nutrients in
Brussels Sprouts
1.00 cup raw (88.00 grams)

Nutrient%Daily Value

vitamin K194.7%

vitamin C124.6%

manganese15%

folate13.4%

fiber13.3%

vitamin A13.2%

potassium9.7%

vitamin B69.5%

tryptophan9.3%

vitamin B18%

iron6.8%

phosphorus6%

protein5.9%

molybdenum5.8%

magnesium5%

vitamin B24.7%

choline3.9%

vitamin E3.8%

omega-3 fats3.7%

calcium3.6%

vitamin B33.3%

Calories (37)2%

reference: WH Foods Recommendations