Asparagus
One of the most tasty superfoods
Asparagus, or garden asparagus, folk name sparrow
grass, scientific name Asparagus officinalis, is a perennial
flowering plant species in the genus Asparagus. Asparagus is rich in
minerals and vitamins A, C and folic acid. It's a fibrous vegetable that
may support a healthy gut, as well as help to lower blood pressure. For
these reasons, it can be considered a healthy addition to any diet.
Including asparagus in your diet is a healthy choice, regardless of how
you prepare it. Whether you cook it or eat it raw is a matter of
personal preference. Both options add fiber, antioxidants, and essential
nutrients to your diet. Asparagus is a nutritious and delicious
vegetable that can be eaten every day. Low in calories and packed with
essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, it's great to include in
a fiber-rich diet to keep your digestive system healthy. Specifically,
when asparagus was cooked, the content of beta carotene and quercetin -
two powerful antioxidants - increased by 24% and 98%, respectively.
However, another study found that the antioxidant activity in cooked
white asparagus was almost three times higher than in raw asparagus.
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Health benefits of asparagus include:
- It acts as a prebiotic, feeding good bacteria in the gut.
- Studies suggest that asparagus may help ease a hangover.
- Asparagus is a rich in folate.
- Eating asparagus may help relieve inflammatory conditions.
- It’s a good source of potassium so may help lower blood pressure.