Super foods! Today, Brussel sprouts. Small, but powerful!

Welcome to Super foods, a list made of extra special and nutrient-packed foods. Today, Brussel Sprouts, a dark leafy vegetable rich in vitamins.

Brussel sprouts are thought to have originated in Belgium (no surprise there) or near the Medieterranean. Records show that it's been cultivated since the Roman times, and the variety we eat today probably date from the 13th century. What's for sure is that it's one of the oldest foods in the Old World. 

So, what's so special about Brussel Sprouts? Brussel sprouts is on my list because it helps get rid of the bad type of colesterol, protects against cancer since it contains sulforaphane, and it's filled with 

vitamins C and K. 

Studies from Cancer Prevention Research show that there's a connection in between protection against cancer and sulforaphane. Another food that contains sulforaphane is broccolis.

This is what you get in 100 grams of Brussel Sprouts:

3,38 grams of protein 6% of RDA

3,8 grams of fibre, 10% of RDA

85 mg of vitamin C, 142% of RDA

177 µg of vitamin K, 147% RDA

389 mg of potássio,  8% RDA

1,40 mg of iron, 7,8% RDA (woman) and 14% RDA (men)

Since Brussel Sprouts are rich in sulfur and that makes them indigestible, it's better to cook them in 2 waters. Place them in boiling water for 3 minutes, drain, and then cook them again for 20 minutes in boiling water with salt. Now you can eat them like this, or make them into purées, or add sauce to them.

Enjoy!