Brussles sprouts  provide high level of vitamin C and many other immune-boosting nutrients. They are rich in sulforaphane compounds,  which is a detoxifier and also known to help the body clear itself of potential carcinogens.

Brussles sprouts  help prevent DNA damage when eaten regularly and may help minimize the spread of breast cancer. They contain small amounts of omega-3 fats, zinc and selenium.

People who eat large quantities of  Brussles sprouts  and other  Brassicas have much lower risk of  prostate, colorectal and lung cancer.

Brussles sprouts are a very high in fibre for colon health

100 g of Brussles sprouts  contains

• 43 Kcalories
• 0.3  g fats
• 3.4 g protein
• 9 g carbohydrate
• 3.8 g fibre
• 85 mg vitamin C
• 61 mg  folate
• 23 mg magnesium
• 42 mg  calcium
• 1.6 mcg selenium
• 0.5 mg zinc
• 450 mcg beta-carotene
• 1590 mcg Lutein/Zeaxanthin