Asparagus
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Asparagus is actually an edible member of the lily family. The ancient Greeks and Romans attributed Asparagus with medical qualities, but they are they were just a bit over enthusiastic in their beliefs.
Asparagus certainly is a good source of vitamin C. and folate and is a useful source of vitamin E. and potassium. The vegetable contains prebiotic fibre that helps friendly gut bacteria reproduce. Unfortunately a drawback of eating asparagus is that it contains purines. Purines do two things, one they stimulate over production of uric acid and this can lead to painful gout attacks, and two, the purines can make your urine smell strongly.
Asparagus should always be kept in the refrigerator because over 2 to 3 days it will otherwise lose half of its vitamin C. Asparagus is a vegetable that should always be purchased as fresh as possible.
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February 8th, 2008 at 2:45 am
I just love asparagus, one of my favorite vegetables
I grew up with an asparagus mound in our backyard and we would pick it and cook so fresh.
February 9th, 2008 at 7:41 pm
I wish I liked asparagus. My parents used to try and grow it in the back yard, but it was stubborn. My wife though, she loves the stuff. She steams it and could make it her meal. I wish I could do the same, but like my parent’s asparagus, I am stubborn as well.