{"id":376,"date":"2011-07-06T21:16:17","date_gmt":"2011-07-07T02:16:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.drterikelley.com\/?p=376"},"modified":"2012-10-01T07:08:03","modified_gmt":"2012-10-01T12:08:03","slug":"add-some-asparagus-to-your-diet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tractsinc.com\/wellness\/add-some-asparagus-to-your-diet\/","title":{"rendered":"ADD SOME ASPARAGUS TO YOUR DIET"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-377 alignright\" style=\"margin-left: 20px; margin-right: 20px;\" title=\"asparagus\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tractsinc.com\/wellness\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/1008997_67458527a-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tractsinc.com\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/1008997_67458527a-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tractsinc.com\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/1008997_67458527a.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Since ancient times, asparagus has been considered a delicacy and has had a place at dining tables.\u00a0 It has also been valued for its medicinal benefits.\u00a0 Asparagus is a nutritional powerhouse.\u00a0 Most notably, asparagus is high in folate, the most common vitamin deficiency known.\u00a0 Folate is an essential nutrient for proper cardiovascular system function.\u00a0 It is recommended to expectant mothers for the prevention of birth defects such as spina bifida, a neural tube defect.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>As asparagus contains inulin, a carbohydrate that friendly bacteria love to eat, asparagus encourages the growth of beneficial bacteria such as Bifidobacteria and Lactobacilli.\u00a0 Bacteria such as these are important for a healthy immune system as they keep bad bacteria at bay.\u00a0 Healthy bacteria are also vital for proper digestion.\u00a0 The benefits of consuming asparagus can be felt by people suffering from arthritis, rheumatism, and general water retention as the minerals found in asparagus, along with asparagines, an amino acid, provide a natural diuretic action.\u00a0 Asparagus is high in potassium but low in sodium.\u00a0 Other nutrients include:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Copper<\/li>\n<li>Fiber<\/li>\n<li>Protein<\/li>\n<li>Vitamin B<\/li>\n<li>Vitamin K<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Asparagus should not be consumed in high amounts especially for people suffering with gout and kidney stones.\u00a0 Asparagus is high in purines, a substance that breaks down into uric acid.\u00a0 Uric acid is a contributor to both gout and kidney stones.<\/p>\n<h3>SEASONED ASPARAGUS<\/h3>\n<p>To be honest, though I realize the nutritional benefits of asparagus, I have not acquired a taste for it.\u00a0 This recipe adds great flavor and tenderizes it, making it delicious to eat:<\/p>\n<p>1 bunch asparagus, washed, dried, stalks trimmed 1-2 inches from bottom<br \/>\n\u00bd cup olive oil, 100% organic, extra virgin, first-cold pressed (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.sciabica.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.sciabica.com\/<\/a>)<br \/>\n\u00bd cup Bragg raw apple cider vinegar<br \/>\n1 teaspoon fresh minced garlic<br \/>\n\u00bd teaspoon Himalayan crystal salt<br \/>\n\u00bd teaspoon freshly ground pepper<\/p>\n<p>Place asparagus in a shallow container.\u00a0 Combine remaining ingredients and pour over asparagus.\u00a0 Let marinate 1-2 hours before serving.<\/p>\n<h3>GIVE ME FIVE<\/h3>\n<p>Five digestive supporters:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Clay<\/li>\n<li>Pectin<\/li>\n<li>Psyllium<\/li>\n<li>Rice Bran<\/li>\n<li>Slippery elm bark<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Since ancient times, asparagus has been considered a delicacy and has had a place at dining tables.\u00a0 It has also been valued for its medicinal benefits.\u00a0 Asparagus is a nutritional powerhouse.\u00a0 Most notably, asparagus is high in folate, the most common vitamin deficiency known.\u00a0 Folate is an essential 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