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Amazing Asparagus

By: Kathy Bea


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Asparagus is one of the most healthy plants that people routinely eat, and whether you are trying to burn weight, build strength or simply eat in a more healthy fashion, you'll find that by simply adding asparagus to your recipes that you can do yourself a world of good. While some people like to add asparagus on as a side dish, it can easily be seen that with a little bit of effort and research that you can do a great deal to make this appetizing vegetable an excellent main course on your dinner table.

Asparagus is very good for your wellbeing, to the extend of fruits and vegetables is set. Low in calories, ten ounces of asparagus serving will supply the much needed source of vitamins and minerals that your body needs. You will also discover that asparagus also contains zinc, calcium, manganese and copper. It is also particularly favored by expecting women and health conscious people for its high content of folic acid.

Studies have linked asparagus to anticarcinogens , which is interesting because it helps avoid tumors and cancer in lab animals who were eating the vegetable by itself. Its relatively short shelf life, you will realize, is a sign of nutrient loss in the vegetable.

Soft stems and wet, slimy tips will tell you that the asparagus is on the way out and should be composted. Asparagus can be cooked in a number of ways, so whether you get it fresh in bunches or pickled to a yellowy paleness, there are options for the pickiest eaters in your family.

For dairy enthusiast, you might want to cook up some cream of asparagus soup. The asparagus is a compliment to cheeses and cream due to its gentle flavor, and when used as an ingredient in soup, the asparagus becomes tender and tasty without loosing too much crisp. To help with the texture, nuts like crushed walnuts or cashew can be included.

An excellent way of using it in light lunches or dinners would be to simply pour your favorite sauce over the spears which have been steamed. It also goes well in hand with a creamy white sauce, like mentioned earlier, or maybe teriyaki sauce, for a more sweeter and savory taste.

This strong and lovely vegetable can do wonders for you if you would take some time to discover its wonders!

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Kathy Bea has been involved with food and cooking for over thirty years, and writes for magazines and articles on cooking. You can get a unique content version of this article from the Uber Article Directory.



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