Asparagus is a Super Food that’s considered to be one of the worlds healthiest foods! It’s a great idea to add this 2 time a week to your weekly diet. It’s definitely one my wife and I buy weekly!
Here are some of the great benefits:
1) It contains glutathione (an antioxidant) which has detoxing properties that help break down carcinogens and protect cells from free radicals.
2) It is a natural diuretic and great for helping to reduce water retention after those heavy salty meals.
3) It’s loaded with Vitamins and minerals such as calcium, vitamin B6, magnesium, and zinc.
4) It also contains relatively high levels of vitamin C, potassium, beta-carotene, vitamin K, vitamin E, thiamin, riboflavin, rutin, niacin, folic acid, copper, iron, phosphorus, manganese and selenium .