Lets know first what is the Brussels sprout?
The Brussels sprout is a cultivar in the Gemmifera group of cabbages (Brassica oleracea), grown for its edible buds. The leafy green vegetables are typically 2.5–4 cm (0.98–1.6 in) in diameter and look like miniature cabbages. The Brussels sprout has long been popular in Brussels, Belgium, and may have originated there.
Medical properties and pharmaceutical values of Brussels sprout
Chemicals believed Brussels sprouts, broccoli, and as is the case with other brassicas, and contains abundant, that have anti-cancer properties strong. Although boiling reduces the level of anti-cancer compounds, steaming, stir frying do not result in a significant loss.
Brussels sprouts and other brassicas are also a source of indole - carbinol -3, a chemical that promotes DNA repair in cells and appears to prevent the growth of cancer cells.
Brussels sprouts may consume in excess may not be appropriate for heart patients with anticoagulants because they contain vitamin K. In an accident of this kind, one reported,
The doctors decided that the cause of the patient's condition worsened heart was eating a lot of Brussels sprouts.
Nutritional Values of Brussels sprout
Brussels sprouts
Per 1 cup - Calories: 38kcal | Fat: 0.26g | Carbohydrates: 7.88g | Protein: 2.97g
Other sizes: 1 sprout - 8kcal, 1 oz - 12kcal, 1 lb - 195kcal
Per 4 oz - Calories: 46kcal | Fat: 0.46g | Carbohydrates: 8.91g | Protein: 4.29g
Other sizes: 1 package (10 oz) - 116kcal, 1 package (2 lb) - 372kcal, 1 lb - 186kcal
Cooked Brussels sprouts
Per 1 cup - Calories: 88kcal | Fat: 4.43g | Carbohydrates: 11.06g | Protein: 3.95g
Other sizes: 1 sprout - 12kcal, 1 serving - 44kcal, 100 g - 55kcal
Creamed Brussels sprouts
Per 1 cup - Calories: 194kcal | Fat: 11.42g | Carbohydrates: 18.29g | Protein: 7.11g
Other sizes: 1 sprout - 20kcal, 1 serving - 97kcal, 100 g - 85kcal
Baby Brussels Sprouts & Butter Sauce (Green Giant)
Per 1/2 cup cooked - Calories: 60kcal | Fat: 1.00g | Carbohydrates: 9.00g | Protein: 3.00g
Premium Petite Brussels sprouts (Hanover )
Per 1/2 cup - Calories: 40kcal | Fat: 0.00g | Carbohydrates: 6.00g | Protein: 3.00g
Steam fresh Baby Brussels Sprouts Singles (Birds Eye)
Per 1 bag - Calories: 50kcal | Fat: 1.00g | Carbohydrates: 8.00g | Protein: 3.00g
How Brussels sprouts lowers cholesterol and prevent coronary heart disease and artery narrowing problems ?
That food values make Brussels sprout a great source of fibers that heart love in addition to useful chemicals that mentioned above, Brussels sprout is a natural remedy of coronary heart disease and help prevent heart attacks.
High fiber content (more than 15% of our RDA) of Brussels sprouts lowers cholesterol by our binding with bile acids produced in the liver from cholesterol to digest fat. Because accompanied many of these bile acids with fiber, have liver produce more bile acid to digest fat, and therefore requires more cholesterol to do so, and reduce cholesterol in the end amount inside our bodies.
In addition to Fibers also it contain good amount of Vitamin C: Nutritional benefits of vitamin C (one cup contains more than 161% of the RDA) found in Brussels sprouts ensure a healthy immune system, and Ward against tension excessive, and low blood pressure, and the fight against lead poisoning, cataracts fighting, and serve as strong antioxidants that prevents "cellular rust", which can lead to heart and hardening of the arteries, stroke and diseases and cancer. Vitamin A Brussels sprouts also contain more than 20% of the RDA of vitamin A to strengthen the immune system and protects the eyes from cataracts and macular degeneration, and maintains healthy bones and teeth, prevents urinary stones, and is essential to our genitals. Folic acid biochemical event called the methylation cycle dependent on folic acid to copy DNA correctly, norepinephrine adrenaline converter, as well as convert as serotonin in melatonin. Moreover, folic acid prevents amino acids that have been shown to contribute to heart disease. One cup of Brussels sprouts contains a healthy dose of folic acid (about 25% of the RDA) and the associated health benefits.
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