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.
The zinc then interacts with a process that is vital to the fight against infection and by doing so helps balance the immune response. 4. Vitamin C: This natural health supplement is perhaps the most well known by consumers seeking to boost their immune systems. It is a powerful antioxidant and according to Dr. Ronald Hoffman of Intelligent Medicine, White blood cells use Vitamin C to combat infections, and in the face of inflammation or microbial challenge, levels of Vitamin C are depleted.