Yes Professor Singh ji, it is a very good vegitable. According to Wiki: Brussels sprouts, as with broccoli and other brassicas, contains sulforaphane, a chemical believed to have potent anti-cancer properties. Although boiling reduces the level of the anti-cancer compounds, steaming, microwaving, and stir frying does not result in significant loss.[10]Brussels sprouts and other brassicas are also a source of indole-3-carbinol, a chemical which boosts DNA repair in cells and appears to block the growth of cancer cells.[11][12] And boiling results in significant loss of anti-cancer compounds.
When I came new to europe I thought this was mini cabbage. I cooked it and because the oder was very strong, did not like it. Only after my husband taught me how to prepare the vegetable I started eating it. And now it is my favorite vegetable in winter. You just fry it a bit in butter and put some nutmeg. It is fantastik. Regards Nalini ----- Original Message ----- From: Gurcharan Singh To: efloraofindia Sent: Sunday, January 09, 2011 4:34 PM Subject: [efloraofindia:59702] Fruits & Vegetables Week: Brassica oleraceavar. gemmifera, the Brussels sprouts Brassica oleraceavar. gemmifera, the Brussels sprouts, small buds along the stem are cooked as vegetable or used as salad. -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vikas Puri, New Delhi-110018. Phone: 011-25518297 Mob: 9810359089 http://people.du.ac.in/~singhg45/
