asparagus
March 5, 2021
Nutrition facts:
Per 1/2 cup cooked:
Calories: 20
Protein: 2.2 grams
Fat: 0.2 grams
Fiber: 1.8 grams
Vitamin C: 12% of the RDI
Vitamin A: 18% of the RDI
Vitamin K: 57% of the RDI
Folate: 34% of the RDI
Potassium: 6% of the RDI
Phosphorous: 5% of the RDI
Vitamin E: 7% of the RDI
Why do we love them?
Asparagus is a great source of antioxidants, including vitamins C and E, flavonoids and polyphenols.
Asparagus is rich in fiber, which promotes regularity and digestive health and may also help reduce your risk of heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes.
Asparagus is high in folate, or vitamin B9, which is an important nutrient that helps reduce the risk of neural tube defects during pregnancy.
It contains potassium, which can help lower high blood pressure. In addition, research has found that asparagus may contain an active compound that dilates blood vessels, thus lowering blood pressure.
It’s low in calories, high in water, and rich in fiber, which helps promote weight loss!
Asparagus is super versatile & easy to prepare, making it easy to incorporate into everyday recipes!
Source: Healthline
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