Brussel Sprouts

Possibly one of the least favorite vegetables in the world today. They are like a miniture cabbage.

I personally don't mind brussel sprouts but I wouldn't eat them every day. I've read that the best way to eat them is by steaming or briefly boiling them so that they still are able to contain much of the nutrients.

What could we be depriving ourselves though if we don't eat brussel sprouts every once in a while. They are actually a good source of vitamin C, folate, and iron. They have also been said to help in the prevention of cancer, and have many phytochemicals that are good for you.

There are lots of different vegetables that most of us can't stand, but when you think about what you may be losing if you don't eat them. The taste we may hate, may not be so bad if we remember we're helping our body and could live longer.

So eat a variety of vegetables, and here's a tip: try holding your nose to make the taste more bearable ;). Hey, it works sometimes.

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