Brussels Sprouts

Health BENEFITS of Brussels Sprouts:

High in Vitamin C

• works as an antioxidant fighting damaging free radicals
  
• assists the body in making collagen protein
  
• helps strengthen the immune system
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High in Vitamin K

• essential for proper blood clotting and wound healing
  
• assists in transporting calcium to the bones
  
• helps prevent bone loss and bone fractures
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High in Vitamin B9 (Folate)

• helps the body convert food into energy
  
• supports a healthy nervous system
  
• assists in producing oxygen-carrying red blood cells
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High in Manganese

• helps the body absorb calcium
  
• important for strong bones and joints
  
• support antioxidant enzymes that fight free radicals
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High in Glucosinolates (Phytonutrients)

• help neutralize cancer-causing agents in the body
• induce appropriate cell death (apoptosis) of cancer cells
  
• promote the elimination of carcinogens from the body
  

Good Amounts of:

• Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
• Potassium
• Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
• Choline
• Copper
• Vitamin A (Carotenoids)
  

MACRONUTRIENT PERCENTAGE OF CALORIES
(1 cup chopped brussels sprouts, raw = approximately 40 calories)

MACRONUTRIENT BREAKDOWN

(grams per 1 cup chopped brussels sprouts, raw)

FIBER & NATURAL SUGARS

(grams per 1 cup chopped brussels sprouts, raw)

NET CARBS

(grams per 1 cup chopped brussels sprouts, raw)