Known as a powerful antioxidant and having great anti-inflammatory properties, asparagus is recommended for anyone suffering from inflammation or any heart-related problems to help ease pressure and promote healthy blood flow.
Since there is a very high concentration of folic acid and Vitamins B1, B2, B3 and B6, asparagus also helps regular blood sugar levels and the way sugars and starches are metabolized in the body, which is ideal for anyone with heart problems and diabetes.
The National Cancer Institute recommends it asparagus.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia…..Asparagus is low in calories [15] and is very low in sodium. It is a good source of vitamin B6, calcium, magnesium and zinc, and a very good source of dietary fiber, protein, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin K, thiamin, riboflavin, rutin, niacin, folic acid, iron, phosphorus, potassium, copper, manganese and selenium,[16][17] as well as chromium, a trace mineral that enhances the ability of insulin to transport glucose from the bloodstream into cells.[citation needed] The amino acid asparagine gets its name from asparagus, as the asparagus plant is rich in this compound.