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.
Vitamin B12. âYour internal energy factories just donât work as well without it,â Kemper says. If you already take a multivitamin, you probably already get the recommended daily dose, so you donât need an extra supplement. And unless you are low on B12, science doesnât show it will give you an extra boost.