179/365 The Muscle of Brussels Sprouts

Friends and Fitness Enthusiasts,

I always thought I didn't like Brussels sprouts but I think it came from some movie I watched when I was a kid. One day, my friend Allison made an incredible dish of steamed and sautéed Brussels sprouts with carrots and celery. It was delicious and totally changed my perception of Brussels sprouts.

So, why should we add this into our diet? It's a cruciferous vegetable like broccoli and cauliflower. They are thought to be beneficial in three systems: the body's detox system, its antioxidant system, and its inflammatory/anti-inflammatory system. Brussels sprouts are high in vitamins K, C, A, and folate. They offer cancer protection from their large glucosinolate content, a phytonutrient that is the chemical starting point for a variety of cancer-protective substances.

Fun fact: Brussels sprouts are named after the city in Belgium where they are thought to have originated.

In health,

Lauren