Asparagus is:
Low in calories, only 20 per 5.3 oz. serving, less than 4 calories per spear.
Contains no fat or cholesterol.
Very low in sodium.
A good source of potassium.
A source of fiber (3 grams per 5.3 oz. serving).
An excellent source of folacin.
A significant source of thiamin.
A significant source of vitamin B6.
One of the richest sources of rutin, a compound which strengthens capillary walls.
Contains glutathione (GSH).
I don't know what it is, but Asparagus has been calling my name for the last couple of weeks. I dream about sinking my teeth into one, two or twenty spears at a time. You can eat them raw, steam them, broil them, pickle them and wrap them in prochuto ham for a nice appetizer. They even make a nice center piece. And get them while there HOT (in season). Nine to Ten months out of the year I pass by the asparagus in the produce section and have to turn my head in disgust of the prices. However, when February, March and April come around, it's asparagus every night...well, maybe every other night! ($1.29 lb at Albertsons!)
So get out there all of you Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Vitamin B6, and Folacin (Mommy Power) Lovers and ENJOY!
5 comments:
Yea! I like asparagus. However, I am no so certain that any one else in my family will touch it. I will try it tomorrow. We'll see how it goes. By the way, your new background looks beautiful.
Hey Melissa! I found your blog through Kirstens. I feel connected again to the 209th ward. I LOVE asparagus, and now that I know they are only 1.29/lb at Albertsons, I'll probably have to make a visit! (Stefanie Esplin)
Just bought some thanks to you!! (although albertsons here in texas it was 2.59/pd). Oh well, you had me craving it! :-)
Way funny! And now I'm craving asparagus too! So, we need to get together soon! Our friends just moved out of our basement and so I just moved all the boys toys down there...so we would love to have you over for a play date! Let me know! Oh...and do you by chance keeep in touch with Leslie Smith? Loralie is trying to track her down and she wanted me to ask you. Thanks!
Wow, how you still influence the old ward!!! Now I'm going to have to go get some asparagus!!!! Maybe with Hollandaise sauce,mmmm :D
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