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It is Asparagus season and that means it is Spring!

 

Did you know that asparagus is a member of the lily family?!   Do you know what other common foods come from the lily family?

 

The first person to give the complete list in the comment section below will be announced next week as the 'Vegetable Smartie'.

Besids being yummy the asparagus plant is very long lived, lasting up to 15 years!

 

Ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans liked asparagus as much as we do and ate it when in season.

Asparagus root is used  to treat urinary as well as kidney and bladder stones. In Ayurvedic medicine a type of asparagus is used as a tonic.  It has a reputation of being an aphrodisiac so it is known as "lady with the 100 husbands".

Asparagus is one of the most nutritionally balanced vegetables; it is full of nutrients!  It is a very good source of vitamin K, the B vitamin folate, vitamin C, vitamin A and also numerous B vitamins (B1, B2, B3 and B6) as well manganese, copper, phosphorus, potassium and protein. It contains No Cholesterol or Fat, is low salt and has less than 4 calories per spear.

 

One of the special things about asparagus is that it contains a carbohydrate called inulin that we don't digest but the friendly bacteria Bifidobacteria and Lactobacilli, do. Good amounts of inulin promote the growth and activity of these friendly bacteria thus making it difficult for unfriendly bacteria to grow in our intestines.

 

• The easiest way to get asparagus into your diet is to eat it raw; simply cut it up and add to your salad.

• Another simple thing to do is to just steam it for a few minutes and it is done.

 

Here is a simple recipe from my next e-book which we will be releasing soon. Be on the lookout!

 

Asparagus with Lemon Juice

 

Ingredients:

1 pound asparagus, washed, trimmed, and cut diagonally into 2 inch lengths

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1/2 lemon juiced

Dash of Spike seasoning

 

Directions:

1. In a large frying pan over low heat, heat the olive oil

2. Add Asparagus and cover and cook for 5 minutes.

3. Add Spike and stir cook an additional 1 minute.

4. Add lemon juice stir well and serve.

 

This recipe combines the GOODNESS of asparagus with all the good nutritional benefits of LEMON. Lemon is so good for you that we will be creating its own posting soon.

 

Feel free to leave your comments – and your answer to our 'lily' question below.

 

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