brussels+sprouts

=Brussels =

Brussels sprouts' name comes from the country of Brussels. People believe that they were originally grown in Italy as early as the 1200's. The Brussels sprout that we know and love was actually grown in Belgium back in the 1500's. In the 1800's, the United States was introduced to the popular vegetable. Today, there are currently over 3000 acres of sprouts grown in California alone. Brussels sprouts are also very healthy. They are only 38 calories per cup and provide you with many vitamins and fiber. They are very high in Vitamin C.. They also help fight against certain types of cancer. There are many different types of sprouts. In fact, there are more than 110 different varieties of sprouts. In the United States, the most popular types of Brussels sprouts include Albarus, Brodie, and Kryptus sprouts. These sprouts were specifically made and bred for the flavor. These sprouts are served year round in the United States. All in all, Brussels sprouts are a very healthy vegetable with a lot of nutrition and are a very popular food around the world.