The smaller the Brussels sprout, the more tender and sweet it is (go for larger ones if you want a more cabbage-like flavor). Look for a vibrant green color and whole, intact sprouts without a lot of spots that are nice and firm. Once you get them home, store in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Taking vitamin supplements will boost your energy level only if you are deficient in them. In particular, our bodies need B vitamins to release the energy in foods. The family of B vitamins includes B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B12 and folic acid.
Pick up a bottle of vitamin B supplements and youâre likely to see some sort of claim that the pills inside will boost your energy. Peruse the energy-drink section of the grocery store and youâll find that many of them have added B vitamins and make the same claim. Trouble is, B vitamins donât give you energy. No vitamin gives you energy. Calories give you energy. Specifically, calories in the form of glucose, which is found in carbohydrate-containing foods (grains, beans, vegetables, fruits, dairy).