Asparagus Health Benefits

 Asparagus Health Benefits

6 spears asparagus (uncooked) contains:
25 cal
2 gm protein (incomplete)
5 gm carbohydrate
21 mg calcium
60 mg phosphorus
267 mg potassium
864 units A
0.17 mg B-1
0.19 mg B-2
1.4 mg niacin
32 mg C
 

Asparagus is recommended for reducing diets; to maintain vitamins, it should be cooked just until tender. Cooked cold asparagus can be used in salads or served with a vinaigrette dressing. The unbleached (green) stalks are a good source of vitamin A, which promotes growth, good eyesight, and healthy skin, making fresh asparagus especially good for growing children and for teenagers bothered by acne. As a good source of vitamins B-1, B-2 and C, asparagus can help maintain energy, good digestion, and general health of muscles, bones, and nerves.