1. Packed with antioxidants- ranking among the top fruits and veggies to fight off free radicles
2. Natural diuretic- detoxes and cleanses t
he body, helping to release not only excess fluid in the body but excess salts (esp helpful for people suffering from high blood pressure, or other heart related diseases).... your bladder and kidneys will thank you for this
3. Good source of fiber, folate, Vit A and C
4 Anti- aging properties
5. Can help balance insulin levels- great for preventing diabetes
5. Asparagus is also a powerful aphrodisiac and one of the best foods to increase libido ;)
6 Highly alkaline food- the human body maintains a delicate pH- consuming large amount of acidic foods foods can cause the body to become overly acidic, resulting in a number of health complications. To maintain a healthy balance it's important to consume alkaline rich foods.
7 Helps prevent bladder and UTI's- so if your prone to them, it's not too late to add asparagus into your diet!
Grilled asparagus
1 pound of fresh asparagus spears- white ends trimmed
3 tablespoons on olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
1/3 a lemon
Preheat grill for high heat.
Lightly coat the asparagus spears with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Grill about 8 minutes making sure to turn the spears allowing them to brown on all sides.
Grill over high heat for 2 to 3 minutes, or to desired tenderness.
Squeeze lemon over them
ENJOY!!!
3. Good source of fiber, folate, Vit A and C
4 Anti- aging properties
5. Can help balance insulin levels- great for preventing diabetes
5. Asparagus is also a powerful aphrodisiac and one of the best foods to increase libido ;)
6 Highly alkaline food- the human body maintains a delicate pH- consuming large amount of acidic foods foods can cause the body to become overly acidic, resulting in a number of health complications. To maintain a healthy balance it's important to consume alkaline rich foods.
7 Helps prevent bladder and UTI's- so if your prone to them, it's not too late to add asparagus into your diet!
Grilled asparagus
1 pound of fresh asparagus spears- white ends trimmed
3 tablespoons on olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
1/3 a lemon
Preheat grill for high heat.
Lightly coat the asparagus spears with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Grill about 8 minutes making sure to turn the spears allowing them to brown on all sides.
Grill over high heat for 2 to 3 minutes, or to desired tenderness.
Squeeze lemon over them
ENJOY!!!
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