Asparagus, officially known as Asparagus officinalis, is a popular vegetable that comes in a variety of colours, including green, white and purple.
It can be used extensively in cooking and it is used in dishes around the world, including frittatas, pastas and stir-fries.
Asparagus is also low in calories and packed with essential vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
In fact, just half a cup (90 grams) of cooked asparagus contains
• Vitamin C: 12% of the RDI
• Vitamin A: 18% of the RDI
• Vitamin K: 57% of the RDI
• Potassium: 6% of the RDI
• Phosphorous: 5% of the RDI
• Vitamin E: 7% of the RDI
Asparagus is very rich in Folate, which is a B vitamin needed to make DNA and for our cells to divide. This vitamin helps our DNA stay healthy and keeps cancer-protective genes turned on.
Asparagus is a nutritious and tasty addition to any diet. It’s low in calories and a great source of nutrients.
Adding asparagus to your regular eating plan, would be a very wise thing indeed!
