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But it may be time to add one often-overlooked food to that list: Asparagus.
And thats just the beginning to the benefits of asparagus.
I’m a Registered Dietitian with a Master’s Degree in Nutrition and Exercise Physiology from Columbia University.
Here are seven excellent health benefits of asparagus that will send you out to the grocery store ASAP.
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Vitamin K is involved in preventing blood clotting and improving bone health and heart health, says Feller.
What better way to get it than through asparagus?
Butprebiotics (the non-digestible carbs that feed your guts bacteria) are super important, too.
Asparagus is a prebiotic, says Feller.
[Prebiotics] help with the growth of beneficial gut bacteria.
In other words, you cant have probiotics without prebioticsand asparagus will get the prebiotic job done.
Its also akey player in heart health and even hair growth.
I’m a Registered Dietitian with a Master’s Degree in Nutrition and Exercise Physiology from Columbia University.
Basically, the natural diuretic can help cut back onuncomfortable bloating.
Luckily, asparagus is rich in themparticularly glutathione.
Glutathione is an important antioxidant that plays a pivotal role in the detox process, says Hayim.
Its also linked withhealthier skinandbetter liver function.
Asparagus helps with regular bowel movements
Struggling with constipation?
It happens to the best of us.
Hey, whatever works!
But you dont have to peel oranges all day long just to get your Vitamin C fix.
Asparagus is great for the immune system as well.
(One cup has 8 mg of vitamin C, about10 percent of your recommended daily allowance.)
Is there such a thing as too much asparagus?
You know what they say: Everything moderation.
So, can you overdo it on the asparagus?
Feller agrees, saying its hard to OD on such a heart-healthy vegetable.
I suppose if asparagus is all someone at for every meal it might be too much, she says.
Whats the best way to eat it to reap the benefits of asparagus?
Now that you know just how good asparagus is for you, lets talk about how to prepare it.
After all, weve all had flavorless asparagus at one point or anotherand its not exactly appetizing.
But when cooked in the right way, asparagus can be flat-out delicious.
I love a good grilled asparagus topped with a balsamic vinegar or fig balsamic, says Feller.
I also like to make sauteed asparagus with shallots and dill to go over fish.
As for Hayim, shes all about blanching her asparagus.
This preserves the nutrients yet keeps it crunchy, she says.
Youre probably craving asparagus by now, right?
Good, because youre about to reap atonof health benefits.
), itll taste great, too.
Originally published on April 15, 2019 with additional reporting by Betty Gold.
Looking for other ways to eat asparagus?
Try thisdelicious, digestion-friendly soup recipe.
Or thisfresh asparagus and mint salad.
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