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Asparagus' wonder

Labels: , Posted by Vina Revi on Saturday, August 18, 2007 at 9:39 AM

It is dinner time and as an opening menu you have a mouth-watering asparagus soup. Well, asparagus is much more than a delicacy. It contains folic acid which is important ingredient for a healthy cardiovascular system. Folic acid is known to lower the risk of heart disease, colon cancer, liver disease, and spina bifida. Asparagus is laden with source of protein, vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, and iron. Asparagus is also brimming with naturally occurring phytochemicals of glutathione and rutin. Like banana, asparagus is a very good source of potassium and quite low in sodium.

How it works. The folic acid helps protect vessels from artery damaging levels of the blood factor homocysteine. Note that high level of homocysteine boost risk of heart disease and hypertension.

Serving recommendation. Consume asparagus and other source of folate on a regular basis. You can serve asparagus as a delicious hot soup. It can also be steamed as a sidedish. Whatever your choice, remember that it is an excellent food for your healthy heart.

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