How many people eat asparagus?

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Just want to know....oh curious me!

Answer 1

Asparagus is my favorite vegetable ! Elevations in homocysteine are found in approximately 20-40% of patients with heart disease, and it is estimated that consumption of 400 mcg of folate daily would reduce the number of heart attacks suffered by Americans each year by 10%. Just one serving of asparagus supplies almost 66% of the daily recommended intake of folate.

Asparagus is a very good source of potassium (288 mg per cup) and quite low in sodium (19.8 mg per cup. Its mineral profile, combined with an active amino acid in asparagus, asparagine, gives asparagus a diuretic effect. Although some popular articles on asparagine link this amino acid to the distinct urinary odor that can follow along after consumption of asparagus, research studies suggest that this odor stems from a variety of sulfur-containing compounds Historically, asparagus has been used to treat problems involving swelling, such as arthritis and rheumatism, and may also be useful for PMS-related water retention.

Asparagus contains a special kind of carbohydrate called inulin that we don't digest, but the health-promoting friendly bacteria in our large intestine, such as Bifidobacteria and Lactobacilli, do. When our diet contains good amounts of inulin, the growth and activity of these friendly bacteria increase. And when populations of health-promoting bacteria are large, it is much more difficult for unfriendly bacteria to gain a foothold in our intestinal tract.

Especially if you're thinking about becoming pregnant or are in the early stages of pregnancy, make asparagus a frequent addition to your meals. A cup of asparagus supplies approximately 263 mcg of folate, a B-vitamin essential for proper cellular division because it is necessary in DNA synthesis. Without folate, the fetus' nervous system cells do not divide properly. Inadequate folate during pregnancy has been linked to several birth defects, including neural tube defects like spina bifida. Despite folate's wide availability in food (it's name comes from the Latin word folium, meaning "foliage," because it's found in green leafy vegetables), folate deficiency is the most common vitamin deficiency in the world.

Asparagus root, known as Shatavari in Ayurveda ( that which gives a woman the ability to have 100 husbands, lol ) is one of the most powerful rejuvenative herbs for women, and is used in natural HRT .

Answer 2

I adore asparagus, I eat it about 4 times a week. I steam it, then season, cover with melted butter and grate some fresh Parmesan cheese over the top, it is truly delicious like that.

Answer 3

I like it a lot. I especially like to steam it lightly, then top it with a little butter, lemon juice and salt. Then it tastes like Artichokes, which I love even more than asparagus.

Answer 4

I JUST had aparagus with dinner tonight! I love asparagus.

Answer 5

176,094,342 people eat asparagus. Hope I helped!

Answer 6

I eat asparagus. I think it tastes really good if its prepared right. Same with peas. when i was younger i didn't like both. Now that they are prepared in butter they are good. :)

Answer 7

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Answer 8

I hated it as a kid but love it now. My mom used to overcook it til it was slimy. I like it now, raw on salads or lightly steamed with butter, salt and pepper. I also like it smothered in cheese sauce. I have had it in very tasty soups as well. Veggies rule!

Answer 9

I dont know how you usually eat it but i love it uncooked in fact where i live asperagus grows well and i love nothing more than picking it and just eating it like that

Answer 10

I do! Ever since I was a little kid, it's been one of my favorite veggies. To be honest, I have about 3 dozen "favorite" veggies but it's at the top of my favorites list!