You may not want to hear this, but Brussels sprouts should be in your regular diet. How good are they? Here's a quiz to find out how much you know about them.
1. Brussels sprouts are a type of cabbage. True or false?
2. Brussels sprouts provide antioxidant and anti-inflammatory protection for your body. True or false?
3. Brussels sprouts are low in fiber. True or false?
4. Phytonutrients in Brussels sprouts help the body defend against diseases. True or false?
5. Folate is one nutrient that can't be found in Brussels sprouts. True or false?
6. If you need a good night's sleep, eating Brussels sprouts for dinner can help because they contain tryptophan, which is sleep- promoting. True or false?
7. Brussels sprouts are a good source of vitamin A. True or false?
Source: "The World's Healthiest Foods: Essential Guide for the Healthiest Way of Eating" by George Mateljan (World's Healthiest Foods, $39.95, 879 pages).
Answers: 1. True; 2. True; 3. False; 4. True; 5. False; 6. True; 7. True
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