Brussels sprouts are a staple of Christmas and Thanksgiving dinner. However, including more of these low calorie, nutritionally dense vegetables in the diet could provide significant health benefits.

Brussels sprouts are low in calories but high in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Here are some of the major nutrients in 1/2 cup (78 grams) of cooked Brussels sprouts : Calories: 28; ...

Brussels sprouts are in the cruciferous family -- relatives of broccoli, cauliflower, collard greens, and kale. Only 1 to 2 inches across, they're green and round, with tightly packed leaves.

Today’s recipe is inspired by the bite-size nuggets of potatoes marketed as Tater Tots. Invented by Ore-Ida in the 1950s, Tater Tots are deep-fried and contain lots of fat, salt and calories.