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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. In as far as fruits and vegetables go, asparagus is extremely good for you. A ten ounce serving of asparagus is not only low in calories, but will also provide you with a variety of vitamins and minerals that you might be missing. You'll find that it is an excellent source zinc, calcium, manganese and copper. It is also an excellent source of folic acid, making it an extremely desirable food for pregnant women or people who need to maintain their health. 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. Limp stems and moist, slimy tips are signals that the vegetable is ready to be discarded. For fussy eaters in the family, there are several ways of preparing asparagus, from freshly obtaining it in bunches to having pickled to a yellowy paleness. 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. Take some time to learn about this pleasant and powerful vegetable and see what it can do for you!
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