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Green food for St. Patrick's Day: Brussel sprouts

Brussel sprouts.I know, I know. You're thinking "Blech, those yucky things my mom was always telling me to eat." Perhaps something close to that, anyway.

I think these poor little guys have gotten a bad rap. This cousin of the cabbage can be really good if prepared well. Maybe your mom over cooked them when you were growing up. That makes the sprouts release sulfur compounds which definitely make them hard to swallow.

I personally love the things. They just need a little love to taste as good as they are for you. Brussel sprouts are high in vitamins A and C, folic acid and fiber. There are even studies that link the veggies to prevention of colon cancer.

Brussel sprouts, or brussels sprouts, got their name because they were first cultivated in the Brussels area. That doesn't mean you can't add them your Irish feast.




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