How much do you know about food: I invite you to know "The benefits of Brussels sprouts"

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The Brussels sprouts are a well-known plant in much of the world, but how much do you know about this vegetable?

The scientific name of this vegetable is "Brassica oleracea var. Gemmifera "this type of plant belong to the family of" Brassica oleracea "better known as Brussels sprouts or Brussels sprouts. It is a plant with a central trunk that grows approximately around one meter, that's where the small sprouts grow.

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This vegetable has its origins in "Belgium" sowing is practiced long time ago back in "eighteenth century" was the starting point to make themselves zapallito know in much of the world, being very popular in "United Kingdom, Belgium, Holland, Italy, France, the United States and China" The countries that most sow the Brussels sprouts are:

1. China
2. Russian Federation
3. India
4. Korea
5. Japan
6. U.S
7. Poland
8. Indonesia
9. Ukraine
10. Romania

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There is a great variety of Brussels sprouts and they are classified by tradition or harvest season, which they dominate as "traditional, early harvest, mid season and late"

Variety of "Traditional" zucchini

• Early Half Tall
• Bedford
• Noisette

Variety of "precocious" zucchini

•  'Peer Gynt'

Variety of "half season" zucchini

• Welland
• Citadel

Variety of "late" zucchini

• Rampart
• Fortress
• Zid Fasolt

The culinary use of Brussels sprouts is extensive and may vary according to the chef's knowledge and enthusiasm, depending on the chef's cooking style, their aromas and flavors may vary, in some cases cooking tends to strip off unpleasant odors, however there is chefs who achieve through their rich techniques sweet aromas with a nutty touch.

A very versatile vegetable when it comes to cooking, there are hundreds of recipes where you can include the Brussels sprouts.

Brussels sprouts au gratin

Source: https://www.recetasgratis.net/receta-de-repollitos-de-bruselas-gratinados-25549.html

Brussels sprouts pizza

Source: https://www.quericavida.com/recetas/pizzas-de-pita-con-repollo-de-bruselas-y-tocineta/fc86d6c3-9ae0-4a98-bbe0-6eef47b50ecf

Brussels sprouts salad

Source: http://milrecetas.net/ensalada-de-repollitos-de-bruselas/

Pork pork with brussels sprouts

Source: https://www.cocinerosargentinos.com/recetas/Carnes/4994-Cuadril-de-cerdo-relleno-con-repollitos-de-Bruselas-gratinados.html

Brussels sprouted omelette

Source: http://www.cocinatipo.com/recetas/guarniciones-y-salsas/repollitos-de-bruselas-la-crema-de-limon-y-salvia

Brussels sprouts cream soup

Source: https://www.nestlecocina.es/receta/crema-de-coles-de-bruselas

Another very healthy way to consume Brussels sprouts is to eat their juice, they can be combined with other freshly squeezed fruits or vegetables, their preparation is very simple, they take the zucchini, once washed they are cut into small portions and placed in the blender, add the other elements of your choice and then mineral water, liquefy and ready to consume.

Source: https://joseabrahim.wordpress.com/recetas/jugos/jugo-de-judias-verdes-y-coles-de-bruselas/

You have to know that when you consume this vegetable you are incorporating many benefits to your body, consuming it assiduously is very healthy for your body, its consumption provides vitamins and minerals such as:

Fiber

Potassium

Match

Sodium

Magnesium

Calcium

Copper

Zinc

Magnesium

Folacin

Vitamins A, B1, B2 B3, B5, B6, E, K

Source: https://www.concordia-nb.lv/single-post/2017/05/09/K%25C4%2580DI-VITAM%25C4%25AANI-VAJADZ%25C4%25AAGI-SKAISTUMAM

• Consuming regular Brussels sprouts is very beneficial for our body, this vegetable has healing powers, is a natural "antioxidant" that prevents the action of "free radicals" are those that cause the "premature aging of the cells" its components of " flavonoids "is responsible for the" antioxidants "prevent diseases in addition to" strengthen the body's natural detoxification system "

• A natural anti-inflammatory, responsible for this is its high content of "Omega-3", if you suffer from chronic inflammation, regular consumption of this vegetable can help you, its "vitamin K" component prevents diseases such as "arthritis or rheumatism"

• If you regularly consume this vegetable you are incorporating fiber to your body, these act in favor of the digestion of your body, it means that the Brussels sprouts is a good natural laxative, also through its consumption it is possible to control the "cholesterol"

• The regular consumption of Brussels sprouts is recommended for children and the elderly because of its "Calcium and vitamin K" content, which helps to keep bones, teeth and nails healthier.

Now that you know the benefits of the Brussels pickle, what do you think, or how many times will you consume this wonderful product?

• Once a month
• Once a week
• Once a day

If you want to know more about the medical, scientific specifications and the benefits that the consumption of this vegetable brings, you just have to enter the links that I leave below.

Source: https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brassica_oleracea_var._gemmifera

Source: http://www.frutas-hortalizas.com/Hortalizas/Tipos-variedades-Col-de-Bruselas.html

Source: https://www.botanical-online.com/colesdebruselas.htm

Source: https://www.miarevista.es/salud/fotos/beneficios-e-inconvenientes-de-comer-coles-de-bruselas

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