What are the effect of Brussels sprouts in our body

Introduction

Brussels sprouts are origin was believed to be 16 th century and its native is Belgium. The unpopular crop remained in Europe and later its benefits were found by the researchers and its now cultivated more in California and Europe. Brussels sprouts family called as brassica vegetables and they are familiar to look like a cabbage. The tree of the Brussels sprouts is three feet tall and it has twenty to forty bunches in a single stem. The color of the Brussels sprouts is sage green or red hue. This sprouts are available in the market either attached with the stem or separated from the stem. The Brussels sprouts which are cooked gives green taste, lightly sweet, crisp and dense texture. The Brussels sprouts are available through out the year ant its flavor and richness is high in autumn and beginning of the spring season. The quality of the Brussels sprouts is judged with the help of vivid green color, firm and it is compact in nature. Brussels sprouts are avoided in the market for sale if they found to be puffy or soft, yellowed and wilted leaves. For refrigeration, Brussels sprouts should be kept unwashed and untrimmed and put it in a plastic bag.

The nutritional values in Brussels sprouts

The vitamins in Brussels sprouts are Vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin E, vitamin B3. The minerals present in the Brussels sprouts are manganese, folate, fiber, potassium, tryptophan, iron, phosphorus, protein, molybdenum, magnesium, choline, omega 3 fat, calcium and very small amount of calories. The high quality of vitamin K and vitamin C plays a vital role in the protection of foreign bodies. The nutrients present in the Brussels sprouts itself shows the health benefits.

The anti- oxidant and anti inflammatory properties

The anti oxidant vitamins and minerals are present in the Brussels sprouts. The anti oxidant minerals are manganese, flavonoids like isorhamnetin, kaempferol and quercitin. The vitamins A, E, and are rich in anti oxidants. Brussels sprouts concludes that it has more anti oxidants then broccoli. It protects from the reactive oxygen containing molecules that cause a risk of oxidative damage to the body cells. The increasing effect of most cancer cells are due to the chronic oxidative stress and this is caused by the lack of anti oxidants. The anti inflammatory properties prevents our body from many dangerous diseases. The chronic unwanted inflammation leads to the development of the cancer cells and this is prevented with the help of the anti inflammation substances in the Brussels sprouts. The unwanted inflammation is prevented by the glucosinolates and that is a anti inflammatory substance. Vitamin K is the anti inflammatory nutrient. The third important anti inflammatory nutrient is omega 3 fat.

Brussels sprouts for heart and digestive system

The omega 3 fat clears the unwanted substances from the blood that protects heart from the cardio vascular diseases. The researches found that anti inflammatory property in the Brussels sprouts decreases the problems of unwanted inflammation and blood damage. The steamed Brussels sprouts reduces the cholesterol level. It acts as protection shield against bacteria and clears the digestive system from the growth of bacteria. The function of digestive system is normal when the brussels sprouts are added in the daily diet in any form.

Other health contribution

The Brussels sprouts protects from some specific types of cancer. The metabolic syndrome, obesity, type 2 diabetes, ulcerative colitis, insulin resistance, crohn's disease are prevented. It protects the DNA with the substances in the Brussels sprouts. The glucosinolate and phytonutrients are responsible for many of the health benefits and it is very rich in the Brussels sprouts than any other vegetables and greens. A bowl of the Brussels sprouts given this much amount of health benefits so it is better to add in our daily diet to prevent ourselves and our loved ones from this dangerous diseases.