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.
Answer: Although B vitamins are essential for energy production in the human body, taking them as supplements probably won't make you feel more energetic. The B vitamins are a family of water-soluble vitamins including thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, pyridoxine, cobalamin and folate. 1  They have a few different functions but as a group they're involved in taking the foods you eat and turning them into energy.