Brussels sprouts are now known to top the list of commonly eaten cruciferous vegetables. Brussels Sprouts are full of the antioxidant, glucosinolate. Their total glucosinolate content has been shown to be greater than the amount found in mustard greens, turnip greens, cabbage, kale, cauliflower, or broccoli. In Germany, Brussels sprouts account for more glucosinolate intake than any other food except broccoli. Glucosinolates are important phytonutrients for our health because they are the chemical starting points for a variety of cancer-protective substances. All cruciferous vegetables contain glucosinolates and have great health benefits for this reason. But it’s recent research that’s made us realize how especially valuable Brussels sprouts are in this regard. Namely, the cancer protection we get from Brussels sprouts is largely related to four specific glucosinolates found in this cruciferous vegetable. Research has shown that Brussels sprouts offer these cancer-preventive components in special combination.