Asparagus is still an underestimated vegetable in Poland. Only associated with exclusive restaurants and high-end. We are not aware of what this extraordinary vegetable is and what health properties are hidden in it. This is a big mistake. It is proposed by nutritionists as an essential component of both diets for beauty and fat burning, as well as an addition to many therapeutic diets. So let’s discover the wonderful benefits of asparagus.
Traditions of cultivation of this plant date back to more than 4500 years ago. In Asia Minor, Western Siberia it grows in the wild. It belongs to the family of lily plants. The subject of cultivation are fleshy spurs about 25 cm long. They have a characteristic delicate flesh, and thus a sublime and delicate taste. Currently, the largest producers and suppliers of this delicacy are: Taiwan, the United States, the Netherlands, Italy and Japan. There are three types of these vegetables in terms of color and taste. These are asparagus white, green and purple. The richness of minerals and their content in these vegetables makes it necessary to introduce them to the daily menu necessarily.
Potassium together with the active amino acid asparginine contribute to the very good properties of asparagus as a diuretic. They also treat rheumatic and arthritic problems by eliminating troublesome swellings. They also gently alleviate the symptoms of PMS (premenstrual syndrome). Thanks to the very high content of folic acid, they are recommended for women planning to become pregnant. In addition to this well-known use, folic acid significantly affects the good condition of our blood circulation and helps regenerate damaged cells in the body. Asparagus They also contain a large amount of a protein called glutathione, which plays a fundamental role in the development of Alzheimer’s disease and cancer. The green plant also contains the substance inulin that improves the work of the entire digestive tract.
Beta carotene in large amounts, just like carrots, help to take care of beautiful skin and good condition of nails and hair. Fiber, which is extremely important in the weight loss process, supports the proper peristalsis of the intestines. Asparagus they also contain a lot of phytoestrogens, which are important for women during menopause, supporting the functioning of the body and at the same time eliminating the troublesome symptoms of menopause. In addition, these natural hormones contained in asparagus are an excellent aphrodisiac that stimulates sex drive. Thanks to the content of rutin, asparagus has a positive effect on the skin. They protect us against free radicals. They also stimulate the work of the kidneys, accelerating the cleansing of the body from toxins.
Only three groups of people are inadvisable to eat this luxurious vegetable. These are people with irregular bowel movements with intestinal diseases (excessive flatulence is possible), suffering from gout and having kidney stones. asparagus contain large amounts of purines, which are forbidden in this type of disease. So now that we know the wealth of benefits that we can gain by consuming asparagus let’s try to introduce them to the daily diet and by tasting them, let’s get another delicacy that will be health on the plate