💚 Here’s one reason to appreciate those spears of asparagus on your plate…
They take THREE YEARS to grow from seed to their first harvest.
Asparagus is a great source of vitamins A, C, and K, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber.
👉Just a few reasons to get more in your diet: they can help improve digestive health, reduce your risk of diabetes, and lower high blood pressure.
Not only that, but they’re high in folate, which helps reduce the risk of neural tube defects during pregnancy.
🙈🙊🙉 WEIRD ASPARAGUS FACT:
Everyone has asparagus pee after eating this veggie, but not everyone can smell it – you have to have a certain gene in order to smell the sulfurous compounds.
TIP: Enjoy your asparagus fresh or frozen (not canned!), and steamed or roasted.
What’s your favorite way to eat asparagus? ⬇️⬇️⬇️