Bussel sprouts, or Brassica oleracea, are from the Brassicaceae family of cabbages. No points for guessing that popular Brussel Sprout hail from Belgium, cultivated near Brussels. Hence the name. However, there are early records of this vegetable being cultivated and used in Afganistan & Iran as well. It is a cold hardy cabbage plant that thrives in winters. The leaves of Bussel Sprouts are tightly bound into a spherically shaped head and can be consumed cooked or raw. The taste of Brussel Sprouts is slightly nutty and earthy in flavor and is also a great source of proteins and vitamins. Researchers have also recently found that the detoxifying properties of Brussel Sprouts have the ability to fight cancer & other diseases to some extent. Adding them to your diet will enhance the body’s natural immune system promotes healthy cell formation. Since the plant of Brussel Sprouts takes very small space in the garden, it is a popular vegetable amongst a lot of home gardeners across the globe.