Brussels sprouts have become a new favorite, it seems. I used to hate them as a child for good reason. Steamed without any flavor they're not very appealing, but if you roast them and season them properly they take on a completely different appeal.
Brussels sprouts are loaded with glucosinolates, which are potent anti-cancer fighters and they also help in the detoxification of your body. Brussels sprouts are rich in sulfur, which is needed in ample supply to activate the Phase 2 detoxification. They're also high in Vitamin C and manganese, beta-carotene, and vitamin E. And, even better, the compounds in Brussels are thought to protect our DNA, which can be attacked by toxins from the environment, so load up on these babies on Thanksgiving and beyond and you'll be actively fighting environmental effects on your body.
Here's a super-simple, yet delicious recipe:
Ingredients:
2 pounds Brussels sprouts
3 tablespoons olive oil or coconut oil
3/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Cut off the stems of the Brussels sprouts and remove any yellow leaves. Cut them in halves and then put them in a bowl where you coat them thoroughly with the oil, salt and pepper. Spread them on a baking sheet and put them in the oven for about 40 minutes. After the first 20 minutes turn the sprouts and move them around the sheet. You know the sprouts are done when they are soft on the inside and slightly crispy and brown on the outside.
Brussels sprouts are loaded with glucosinolates, which are potent anti-cancer fighters and they also help in the detoxification of your body. Brussels sprouts are rich in sulfur, which is needed in ample supply to activate the Phase 2 detoxification. They're also high in Vitamin C and manganese, beta-carotene, and vitamin E. And, even better, the compounds in Brussels are thought to protect our DNA, which can be attacked by toxins from the environment, so load up on these babies on Thanksgiving and beyond and you'll be actively fighting environmental effects on your body.
Here's a super-simple, yet delicious recipe:
Ingredients:
2 pounds Brussels sprouts
3 tablespoons olive oil or coconut oil
3/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Cut off the stems of the Brussels sprouts and remove any yellow leaves. Cut them in halves and then put them in a bowl where you coat them thoroughly with the oil, salt and pepper. Spread them on a baking sheet and put them in the oven for about 40 minutes. After the first 20 minutes turn the sprouts and move them around the sheet. You know the sprouts are done when they are soft on the inside and slightly crispy and brown on the outside.
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