Asparagus
Asparagus is one of the most nutritionally well-balanced vegetables in existence. It leads nearly all produce items in the wide array of nutrients it supplies in significant amounts for a healthy diet.
Asparagus is the leading supplier among vegetables of folic acid. A 5.3 ounce serving provides 60 percent of the recommended daily allowance for folacin which is necessary for blood cell formation, growth, and prevention of liver disease. Folacin has been shown to play a significant role in the prevention of neural tube defects, such as spina bifida, that cause paralysis and death in 2,500 babies each year.
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Asparagus nutrition information:
- Asparagus is low in calories; only 20 per 5.3 oz. serving, less than 4 calories per spear.
- Asparagus contains no fat or cholesterol.
- Asparagus is very low in sodium.
- Asparagus is a good source of potassium.
- Asparagus is a good source of fiber (3 grams per 5.3 ounce serving).
- Asparagus is an excellent source of folacin.
- Asparagus is a significant source of thiamin.
- Asparagus is a significant source of vitamin B6.
- Asparagus is one of the richest sources of rutin, a drug which strengthens capillary walls.
- Asparagus contains glutathione (GSH).
Asparagus contains compounds that stimulate the growth of friendly bacteria in the intestines, which aids food in moving through the colon.