Yep, you read that right. In my new quest for a whole-food, plant based diet, I ate brussels sprouts for breakfast. Because I’m human, I also put cheese on them. (Sidenote though: After scrubbing my plate a ton, I’ve decided I’m not going to eat cheese anymore. If it’s that tough to scrub off a smooth plate, I hate to imagine what it’s doing to my insides.) More on that later.

I have been listening to Dr Michael Greger’s book, How Not to Die. It’s eye-opening, gut wrenching, and really makes me want to live my healthiest life. I went to my sister’s last week and she has his cookbook, so I took pictures of my favorite 14 meals and will post them on this blog when I make them.

Dr. Greger recommends a “daily dozen,” which includes:
3 servings of beans
1 Serving of berries
3 servings of other fruits
1 serving of cruciferous vegetables
2 servings of greens
2 servings of other vegetables
1 serving flaxseeds
1 serving nuts and seeds
1 serving of herbs and spices
3 servings whole grains
5 glasses of beverages
1 serving of exercise

Anyway, brussels are so good for you! According to World Cancer Research Fund, brussels sprouts contains as much vitamin c as oranges and are full of other nutrients. Apparently, the more bitter, the better. They’re packed full of fiber, which helps keep you feeling full, longer.

https://www.wcrf.org/about-us/news-and-blogs/brussels-sprouts-have-as-much-vitamin-c-as-oranges-and-plenty-of-other-health-benefits/-us/news-and-blogs/brussels-sprouts

There are so many ways to prepare them, you’ll never get bored of them! You can get a bag of frozen brussels for less than $2 at the grocery store. They’re great for roasting, grilling, baking into a casserole. I think my favorite way to prepare is to grill them from frozen with some Green Goddess seasoning.

What’s your favorite way to eat brussels sprouts?