Vegetable
Brussels Sprouts
Little cabbages rich in fiber and protective compounds that support the gut and steady blood sugar.
🌱 What it is
Brussels sprouts are small, tightly-packed heads that grow like miniature cabbages along a tall central stalk.
✨ How it may help
- may help support gut health with fiber and protective plant compounds
- may help support steady blood sugar
- may help support the body's natural detox processes
- may help support immune health with vitamin C
🥄 How to use it
Halve and roast until golden, or shred raw into a slaw. Cook just until tender to keep them sweet, not sulfurous.
🥗 Nutrition
Per 1 cup cooked (156g) · about 56 calories
- Vitamin C 74.8mg
- Vitamin K 218mcg
- Fiber 4.1g
- Folate 94mcg
- Potassium 494mg
Source: USDA FoodData Central
⚖️ Caution
They contain vitamin K, so anyone on blood thinners should keep their intake steady and tell their doctor. Overcooking makes them gassy and bitter, so steam or roast lightly for easier digestion.
🍃 A note from nature
Each little sprout forms in an orderly row up the stalk, a small picture of steady, patient growth.