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Brussel sprouts look a lot like miniature cabbages, but have a very unique flavor (which seems to be related to their helth properties). They have a distinctively "green," savory taste, and retain their texture when carefully prepared. They can be steamed as a side dish, or cooked into various dishes.
Organic Brussel Sprouts (lb)
"...Brussels sprouts provide special nutrient support for three body systems that are closely connected with cancer development as well as cancer prevention... Among all types of cancer, prevention of the following cancer types is most closely associated with intake of Brussels sprouts: bladder cancer, breast cancer, colon cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer, and ovarian cancer...
...The body's detox system requires ample supplies of sulfur to work effectively, and Brussels sprouts are rich in sulfur-containing nutrients. Sulfur is connected with both the smell and taste of Brussels sprouts...
...Brussels sprouts are an important dietary source of many vitamin antioxidants... Some of the antioxidant compounds found in Brussels sprouts may be somewhat rare in foods overall."
Other notable benefits are brussel sprouts' support of the digestive and cardiovascular systems, specifically its cholesterol-lowering effects.
Source: whfoods.com
"Brussels sprouts are rich in many valuable nutrients. They are an excellent source of vitamin C and vitamin K. They are a very good source of numerous nutrients including folate, vitamin A, manganese, dietary fiber, potassium, vitamin B6 and thiamin (vitamin B1) and a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, iron, phosphorus, protein, magnesium, riboflavin (vitamin B2), vitamin E, copper and calcium."
Source: whfoods.com