Well, perhaps surprisingly, many crops actually show a measurable increase in phytonutrients, even flavour chemicals, upon storage. If you do fancy trying to grow this popular veg, now’s the time to start sowing seeds according to package directions. And if you want to get even more benefits, research has shown that sprouting types can offer almost twice as much as the green heads. How To Eat Better by James Wong is published by Mitchell Beazley at £20. To order a copy for £17, go to bookshop.theguardian.comEmail James at james.wong@observer.co.uk or follow him on Twitter @Botanygeek

Source: The Guardian April 09, 2017 04:52 UTC