What it is?
Asparagus is a vegetable first grown in Greece more than 2.500 years ago and it has many benefits for our health. It is also one of only a few perennial vegetables, meaning they come back year after year. That’s why you can sometimes still find asparagus growing in the wild.
Asparagus grows in temperate or subtropical climates in soils that are not too acidic, and because of its earthy flavor, it is very popular among experts recipes.
Why to eat?
- Many nutrients but few calories
- Good source of antioxidants
- Helps lower blood pressure
- Helps you to lose weight
- Easy to add to your diet