Give Brussels Sprouts A Chance

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Registered: 04-01-2004
Give Brussels Sprouts A Chance
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Wed, 05-21-2008 - 8:04am
Give Brussels Sprouts A ChanceDo you bristle at the thought of brussels sprouts? Do they bring back "finish all your vegetables" memories from your childhood? If so, it's time you gave this vitamin-packed veggie another chance.

Brussels sprouts are part of the broccoli and cabbage genus known as Brassica. They're essentially small heads of cabbage that pack a serious nutritional punch. A one-cup serving of brussels sprouts brims with vitamins A, C, and K, and is a good source of fiber (which helps promote colon health), potassium, and vitamin B6. Brussels sprouts can help prevent cancer by boosting the detoxifying enzymes that help clear cancer-causing cells from the body. They also help promote the body's natural production of collagen, which aids in keeping skin healthy. Brussels sprouts are particularly beneficial for pregnant women because of their high folic acid content, which helps prevent birth defects.

When shopping, choose brussels sprouts that are firm and green, and steer clear of any heads that look wilted, puffy, or yellowed. If buying them individually, choose heads that are similar in size to ensure they cook at the same speed. To prepare, cut off any stems and then soak the brussels sprouts in a bowl to flush out any insects that may have wiggled inside. To ensure that they cook through, cut an X in the base of the stem. Serve them drizzled with olive oil as a side dish or toss them in cold salads.

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Registered: 04-12-2004
Wed, 05-21-2008 - 9:08am

I don't care how good they are for you, and how many ways you can cook them - there is no way I'll ever eat them.


Sorry!


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Registered: 03-26-2003
Wed, 05-21-2008 - 10:25am
I LOVE brussels sprouts!
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Registered: 11-05-2006
Wed, 05-21-2008 - 11:35am

I'm with ya Sheila -- just can't.

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Registered: 05-08-2006
Wed, 05-21-2008 - 3:19pm
AMEN, sister!
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Registered: 04-01-2004
Wed, 05-21-2008 - 3:37pm
I don't like them either.

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Registered: 01-03-2006
Wed, 05-21-2008 - 3:53pm

I was FORCED to eat them as a child. As an adult I've had them a couple of different ways and was able to tolerate them. But I'm with you guys........YUCK!!!!!!!!


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Registered: 05-19-2003
Thu, 05-22-2008 - 5:30pm
Roasted Brussel Sprouts with a little olive oil and salt and pepper is delicious! One of my favorites.
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Registered: 06-29-2005
Thu, 05-22-2008 - 6:40pm
I can eat an entire bag of roasted brussel sprouts in one sitting...YUM! :-)

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Registered: 01-03-2006
Thu, 05-22-2008 - 9:18pm
Do tell us your secret cooking method!
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Registered: 06-29-2005
Fri, 05-23-2008 - 8:26am
No secret method- I toss them with garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, dill, salt and peper- roast at 375 for half an hour. I think the roasting brings out their sugars, the lemon juice kills the bitterness.

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