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Category: > Health > 10 Amazing Health Benefits of Asparagus

10 Amazing Health Benefits of Asparagus

Jun 13, 2014 Carly Fraser Save For Later Print

Last Updated: May 04, 2020

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One of my favourite seasonal treats found at grocery stores and farmers markets this time of year is fresh asparagus. These green (and sometimes white) spears are not only delicious tossed on the grill, roasted in the oven or simply eaten raw, but they also pack quite a lot of health benefits. Here are ten benefits of asparagus, more than enough to motivate you to head right off to the store and pick up some for dinner tonight.

10 Amazing Health Benefits of Asparagus

1. It’s a Nutritional Powerhouse

Like most fresh produce, asparagus is loaded with nutrients and vitamins that your body needs. Asparagus contains folate, fibre and vitamins A, C, E and K. Asparagus is also good to eat if you’re diabetic, since it contains chromium. This trace mineral helps insulin transport glucose from your bloodstream to your cells.

2. It’s Rich in Antioxidants

Asparagus is loaded with antioxidants, especially vitamin E, which help to neutralize free radicals that damage cells and may contribute to the aging process.

3. It May Help Fight Cancer

Asparagus is a rich source of glutathione, which is a detoxifying compound that helps break down carcinogens. Eating asparagus may help fight certain forms of cancer, such as colon, lung and breast cancers.

4. It Helps You Flush Toxins

Thanks to high levels of an amino acid called asparagine, a natural diuretic, asparagus causes you to pee more. Increased urination allows your body to rid itself of excess fluids and salts. This is especially helpful for people with certain medical conditions, such as edema, high blood pressure, and other heart-related diseases.

5. It Keeps You Sharp

Asparagus can help prevent cognitive decline as we age, thanks to folate. Folate works in conjunction with vitamin B12 to help with brain health and fight cognitive impairment.

6. It Helps Prevent Birth Defects

Folate also plays a big role in fetal health. It’s recommended that pregnant women take folate to help prevent neural tube and other birth defects. Asparagus is loaded with this essential vitamin. Folate helps regulate embryonic nerve cell formations and can even help prevent premature births.

7. It Provides a Gut Check

Asparagus contains a unique carbohydrate, inulin, which is not digested until it reaches the large intestine. Here, it helps your body better absorb nutrients and promote the growth of friendly bacteria, which may help reduce the risk of colon cancer.

8. It Helps You Lose Weight

Asparagus can help you peel off pounds since it is low in fat and loaded with hunger-curbing fibre. One spear of asparagus only contains four calories, making it an ideal choice if you want to lose weight.

9. It’s a Great Source of Iron

Just one serving of asparagus contains nearly 16 percent of your daily recommended dose of iron. It’s vital to get enough iron, since being iron-deficient has major health repercussions, including problems with resisting infections.

10. It’s a Hangover Helper

A study from a university in South Korea found that amino acids and minerals found in asparagus extract may help with hangover symptoms. Moreover, it may help protect liver cells from toxins found in alcohol. Now that’s something to celebrate!

Now that you are aware of the many health benefits of asparagus, share your favourite recipes in the comments!

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Filed Under: Food Education, Health Tagged With: asparagus, health, Nutrition

Carly Fraser

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Carly Fraser has her BSc (Hons.) Degree in Neuroscience, and is the owner and founder at Live Love Fruit. She currently lives in Winnipeg, Manitoba, with a determined life mission to help inspire and motivate individuals to critically think about what they put in their bodies and to find balance through nutrition and lifestyle. She has helped hundreds of thousands of individuals to re-connect with their bodies and learn self-love through proper eating habits and natural living. She loves to do yoga, dance, and immerse herself in nature.

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  1. John Finn says

    Jun 5, 2020 at 1:28 am

    Always love coming to these pages lifts ones spirit and enhances ones wellbeing Thank You

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    • Carly Fraser says

      Jun 15, 2020 at 9:30 pm

      Thanks John!

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