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 Almost all of us have seen asparagus. This is an indoor flower with small leaves and thin branches. However, many do not realize that young shoots of asparagus are asparagus. This vegetable is very fond of millionaires, aristocrats and monarchs. This is a true delicacy with a delicate pleasant taste. The beneficial qualities of asparagus have been known since ancient times. In ancient Greece, it was bred as a medicinal plant. Many works have been devoted to its medicinal properties. Current research confirms the benefits of this product.
Types of asparagus. In our time, it has several hundred species. Any of them is tasty and valuable in its own way. The most common species is Asparagus officinalis. Green and white asparagus are cultivated in agriculture. White is considered the most delicate in taste and soft. It contains a huge amount of sugars, but not enough vitamins. As for green asparagus, it is a source of huge amounts of antioxidants and vitamins. In addition, it has a distinct taste.
Vegetable nutritional composition... It is an excellent dietary product that enriches the body with all kinds of vitamins and minerals. It is perfectly absorbed by the body and provides a feeling of fullness for a long time. Asparagus is a source of aspartic acid, saponins, copper, zinc, iron, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, calcium, and vitamins.
The effect of a vegetable on the body... It normalizes the activity of the kidneys, liver and nervous system, strengthens the lungs and bronchi, removes toxins from the body. The microelements and vitamins in asparagus strengthen the connective and bone tissues, improve the activity of the blood-forming organs and the heart.
Asparagus contains a considerable amount of aspartic acid. It is a natural diuretic. Aspartic acid, in combination with potassium salts, relieves the condition of inflammatory ailments and urinary tract infections.
The described vegetable is saturated with fiber, which regulates and stimulates digestion, normalizes the intestinal microflora, reduces gas formation, improves metabolic processes, and tones the muscles of the digestive tract.
The saponins present in asparagus have a positive effect on fat metabolism, relieve bronchial sputum and reduce the level of cholesterol... Carotenes restore vision and protect the body from the formation of cancer cells.
Coumarin has a positive effect on the heart, normalizes blood clotting, and also strengthens blood vessels.
Asparagus is a source of folate. If you are planning to conceive or are already expecting a baby, then you just need to include this vegetable in your diet. It will help reduce the likelihood of all kinds of pathologies in the baby. Asparagus can also help fight fatigue.
It contains a large number of antioxidantsprotecting the body from the development of oncological ailments and early aging.
Cautions Naturally, asparagus is extremely healthy. However, if you suffer from a gastrointestinal ailment, then with its exacerbation, this vegetable cannot be consumed. Keep in mind that saponin can irritate the stomach lining. The described product should also not be eaten with rheumatism, prostatitis and cystitis.
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