Asparagus 101

This year has been a fabulous year for asparagus, take advantage of this season's bumper crop.

(spoiler alert- recipes below)

During the spring, peak asparagus season look for white and purple varieties in addition to the typical green.

Fun fact: Did you know there are more than 300 species of asparagus grown today. 

Asparagus is a nutrient-dense food that is high in folic acid and is also a good source of potassium, fiber, vitamin A, vitamin B6, and vitamin C, and thiamine. It also contains chromium, a trace mineral that enhances the ability of insulin to transport glucose from the bloodstream into cells, this helps keep our blood sugars under control.

Asparagus is also a natural diuretic due to its high levels of asparagine, an amino acid.

Here are some recipes to try!

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