Brussels Sprouts: A Superfood with Cancer-Fighting Potential

Brussels sprouts have gotten a bad rap especially with kids! but these little crucifers, if well-prepared, are a tasty way to improve your overall health and help fight off a number of illnesses, not the least of which is cancer. These amazing properties stem from the fact that Brussels sprouts are low in calories but high in Vitamins B, C, and K, minerals like manganese and potassium, fiber and a load of phytochemicals that make it a true superfood.

Fighting Cancer with Sulfur

Like other vegetables in the cruciferous family, Brussel sprouts are rich in a sulfur-containing compound called glucosinolates. When the …read more