Eat your Asparagus!

Benefits of Asparagus

* Asparagus has an abundance of an amino acid called asparagine, that helps to cleanse the body of waste material. (This is what gives your urine that yucky smell after eating asparagus.)

* Asparagus has a high alkalinity which aids in lowering the acidity of the blood and helps cleanses toxins away in muscles and tissues.

* Asparagus contains a unique phytochemical  that produces anti-inflammatory effect helps relieve arthritis.

* Asparagus contains lots of fiber to aid in proper digestion and to control constipation.

* Asparagus is a anti-oxidant, containing glutathione which research shows prevents cancer. Read more about the cancer reducing benefits here.

* Asparagus is a wonderfully diuretic vegetable and even stronger when taken in juice form.

*  Drinking a small amount of asparagus juice mixed with raw honey three times a day daily to strengthen a weak or enlarged heart. (From: http://juicing-for-health.com/basic-nutrition/healing-vegetables/health-benefits-of-asparagus.html)

* The diuretic and alkaline properties of asparagus help prevent or dissolve kidney stones by helping to break up oxalic acid crystals formed in the kidney.

Juicing with Asparagus

Quinoa Salad with Asparagus, Goat Cheese and Black Olives

Recipe from: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/bobby-flay/quinoa-salad-with-asparagus-goat-cheese-and-black-olives-recipe.html?oc=linkback

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