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Brussels Sprouts (抱子甘藍 / 球芽甘藍) are small, round, green vegetables that resemble miniature cabbages. They belong to the cruciferous (Brassica) family, along with broccoli, kale, and cabbage. Named after the city of Brussels in Belgium where they have been cultivated since the 16th century, these nutrient-dense “mini cabbages” grow in clusters along a thick central stalk.
Brussels sprouts are considered a superfood due to their impressive nutritional profile: low in calories (about 43 kcal per 100g), yet packed with dietary fiber, vitamins A, C, and K, folate, potassium, iron, and powerful antioxidants like glucosinolates (which convert to sulforaphane). They offer benefits such as cancer-fighting properties, antioxidant support, immune boosting, digestive health, bone strength, and blood sugar regulation. Though they can taste slightly bitter when overcooked, proper preparation (roasting, sautéing, or steaming) brings out their sweet, nutty flavor. They are a popular side dish in Western cuisine and are increasingly available in Asian markets.
The biggest difference between it and cabbage is that it has a slightly bitter and sweet taste, which also means that it is rich in antioxidants.
Binomial Name：Brassica oleracea var. capitata L.
Chinese Name：抱子甘藍 | 椰菜BB
Other Names：Brussels Sprouts
Product Description：Brussels sprouts are members of the Gemmifera cultivar group of cabbage (Brassica oleracea), grown for their edible shoots.
Edible efficacy
Broccoli has the effects of nourishing bone marrow, moistening viscera, benefiting heart, strengthening muscles and bones, dispelling stagnation, clearing heat and relieving pain, increasing appetite, promoting digestion, and preventing constipation. Patients with allergies, poor joint flexion and extension, and epigastric pain have therapeutic effects. It is suitable for patients with arteriosclerosis, gallstone disease, obese patients, pregnant women and people with peptic ulcer.
Sweet in the mouth, flat in nature. It clears away heat and dissipates stagnation, diuresis and detoxification, laxative, clears collaterals, strengthens bones and joints, invigorates the stomach and kidneys, and promotes the healing of gastrointestinal ulcers. Broccoli is known as a natural stomach medicine. The vitamin U contained in it is an anti-ulcer factor, which has the effect of repairing injured tissues in the body, especially the gastrointestinal tract, so it can relieve pain and promote healing of gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer. In addition, broccoli also contains phenols, which can have antioxidant activity. This property can explain its anti-atherosclerotic effect, sulfur-containing anti-thyroid substances, etc. Broccoli contains enzymes that can decompose amine nitrite, which can help eliminate the mutation effect of amine nitrite, so it has a certain anti-cancer effect.
主要食療功效
- 抗癌防癌：含豐富硫配醣體（glucosinolates），經消化後轉化為蘿蔔硫素等活性成分，能保護DNA、抑制癌細胞生長及新血管形成。研究顯示經常食用十字花科蔬菜可降低胃癌、肺癌、乳癌、大腸癌、前列腺癌等風險。
- 抗氧化、增強免疫力：高維生素C含量（媲美橙子）及多種抗氧化物，有助對抗自由基、減輕炎症、提升免疫功能，適合預防感冒及延緩老化。
- 促進腸道健康、助消化：高膳食纖維能增加飽足感、改善便秘、維持腸道菌群平衡，幫助減重及血糖控制。
- 心血管保健：纖維、鉀質及抗氧化物有助降低膽固醇、調節血壓、減少心臟病風險。
- 強健骨骼與血液：極高維生素K含量（半杯已遠超每日所需），促進血液凝固及骨骼健康，預防骨質疏鬆。
- 其他益處：護眼（含葉黃素、維生素A）、補血（鐵質）、助減肥（低卡高纖）。
Main Therapeutic Benefits
**Anti-cancer and Cancer Prevention:** Rich in glucosinolates, which are converted into active ingredients such as sulforaphane after digestion. These can protect DNA, inhibit cancer cell growth, and prevent new blood vessel formation. Studies show that regular consumption of cruciferous vegetables can reduce the risk of stomach, lung, breast, colorectal, and prostate cancer.
**Antioxidant and Immune-Boosting:** High in Vitamin C (comparable to oranges) and various antioxidants, it helps fight free radicals, reduce inflammation, and boost immune function, making it suitable for preventing colds and slowing aging.
**Promotes Gut Health and Aids Digestion:** High in dietary fiber, it increases satiety, improves constipation, maintains gut microbiota balance, and helps with weight loss and blood sugar control.
**Cardiovascular Health:** Fiber, potassium, and antioxidants help lower cholesterol, regulate blood pressure, and reduce the risk of heart disease.
**Strengthens Bones and Blood:** Extremely high in Vitamin K (half a cup far exceeds the daily requirement), it promotes blood clotting and bone health, preventing osteoporosis. Other benefits: eye protection (contains lutein and vitamin A), blood replenishment (iron), and weight loss aid (low-calorie and high-fiber).
主な治療効果
**抗がん作用とがん予防：**グルコシノレートを豊富に含み、消化後にスルフォラファンなどの活性成分に変換されます。これらの成分はDNAを保護し、がん細胞の増殖を抑制し、新たな血管の形成を防ぎます。研究によると、アブラナ科野菜を定期的に摂取することで、胃がん、肺がん、乳がん、大腸がん、前立腺がんのリスクを低減できることが示されています。
**抗酸化作用と免疫力向上：**ビタミンC（オレンジと同量）と様々な抗酸化物質を豊富に含み、活性酸素と戦い、炎症を抑え、免疫機能を高めるため、風邪の予防や老化の抑制に適しています。
**腸内環境の改善と消化促進：**食物繊維を豊富に含み、満腹感を高め、便秘を解消し、腸内細菌叢のバランスを整え、減量や血糖値のコントロールにも役立ちます。
**心血管の健康:** 食物繊維、カリウム、抗酸化物質がコレステロール値を下げ、血圧を調整し、心臓病のリスクを軽減します。
**骨と血液を強化:** ビタミンKが非常に豊富で（半カップで1日の必要量をはるかに超えます）、血液凝固と骨の健康を促進し、骨粗鬆症を予防します。その他の利点としては、目の保護（ルテインとビタミンAを含む）、血液の補給（鉄分）、減量サポート（低カロリーで高食物繊維）などが挙げられます。
Native to the Mediterranean coast, it evolved from non-heading wild cabbage. It was introduced to China in the 14th century and introduced to Taiwan when the Dutch ruled Taiwan. It is now generally cultivated all over the world.
Variety：The broccoli plants have short stems, and the later-growing vegetable pieces are wrapped around each other to form a compact head-shaped leaf ball, which is green and white in color. In addition to green and white broccoli on the market, there are also purple-red varieties. This purple broccoli is rich in nutrients, especially the anthocyanins contained in it, which have high-strength antioxidant functions and can protect cells from free Base damage; its cellulose is also relatively thick, and it is mostly used for lettuce and plate decoration.
Supply Season：The main production period is from December to April of the following year.
Storage Method：Can be wrapped in toilet paper in a cool place or refrigerated for about 2 to 3
week. Since the short stem (center part) of broccoli is prone to rot, when buying the whole cabbage, you can dig out the center, stuff it with damp paper, and wrap it in plastic wrap.
#Should Be / Avoided：
Appropriate: suitable for pregnant women, people who lose weight, patients with peptic ulcer (especially gastric and duodenal ulcer), epigastric pain, diabetes, constipation, jaundice and other diseases.
Contraindications: People with spleen and stomach deficiency, indigestion, and abdominal distension should not eat it. People with thyroid dysfunction should not eat a lot.
Pregnant women can eat broccoli
Broccoli is rich in nutrients, and mothers-to-be can eat it not only in the early stages of pregnancy, but also during other pregnancy and postpartum periods. Broccoli can better inhibit cancer cells, and the inhibition rate of broccoli planted in autumn is usually higher, so you can eat more broccoli in autumn and winter.
Nature: neutral
Five Flavors in TCM: sweet
Efficacy Tonify bone marrow, moisten viscera, benefit heart, strengthen muscles and bones, dispel stagnation, clear heat and relieve pain, increase appetite, promote digestion, prevent constipation
main nutrition
Broccoli is rich in folic acid, which is a key nutrient for fetal neurodevelopment. It is also rich in various vitamins, which can regulate metabolism and play an important role in the formation and development of embryonic organs.
*Edible Compatibility：
Suitable: 1. Broccoli and pork: The vitamin C in broccoli and the protein of pork can help enhance skin elasticity and prevent the formation of dark spots and freckles. 2. Broccoli and bamboo shoots: Broccoli and bamboo shoots also contain potassium, vitamin C and vitamin B, which can help maintain the balance of sodium in the body, maintain blood pressure, and promote blood circulation. Avoid: 1. Broccoli and cucumber: Cucumber contains vitamin C decomposing enzyme, which will decompose vitamin C in broccoli, thus causing nutrient loss. 2. Broccoli and honey: When the vitamin C of broccoli meets honey, it will be oxidized by the copper of honey, thereby reducing the nutritional value of broccoli. 3. Broccoli and foie gras or other animal viscera: Minerals such as copper and iron contained in foie gras and animal viscera will oxidize vitamin C in broccoli, making it difficult for vitamin C to fully exert its effects and affecting food. overall nutritional value.
Cooking Skills：cooking and preparation
Brussels sprouts can be eaten in many ways, including stir-frying, roasting, boiling and then cold salad, baking, making soup, hot pot side dishes, kimchi, pickling, etc. The easiest way to eat it is to cut the washed leaf balls into crosses/halves at the base of the leaf balls with a knife, then boil them in boiling water with a small amount of salt and oil for 3 to 5 minutes. After blanching, they can be mixed with any sauce. Pair it with the juice.
The most common way to prepare Brussels sprouts for cooking is to cut the sprouts from the stems. Any excess stems are cut off and any loose surface leaves are peeled and discarded. Once cut and cleaned, the buds are typically cooked by boiling, steaming, sautéing, roasting, slow cooking, or baking. This process can last up to 45 minutes, and to ensure even cooking throughout, sprouts of similar size are usually chosen. Some cooks make a slit or a cross in the center of the stem to aid heat penetration. However, cross-cutting can be ineffective and is widely believed to cause the sprouts to become waterlogged when boiled.
Overcooking can make the sprouts turn gray and soft, and they can then develop a strong flavor and smell, and some people don't like its garlicky or onion-smelling properties. The smell is related to glucosinolates, a sulfur compound with a characteristic pungency. In terms of flavor, roasting Brussels sprouts is a common cooking method that enhances the flavor. Common toppings or add-ons include Parmesan cheese and butter, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, chestnuts or pepper.
Notes：In recent years, experiments have proved that broccoli has a preventive effect on gastric cancer.
Dish：
Chicken wraps with broccoli, fried salted pork with broccoli, Shanghai rice cakes fried with broccoli and chives.
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