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Food Tip: Awesome Asparagus

Posted March 30, 2008 at 04:00 PM by Jamal Walker

Section: His Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Recipes

Asparagus is quite high in potassium and relatively low in sodium, and the makeup of asparagus mysteriously make it an effective natural diuretic.  The presence of the amino acid asparagine contributes to this effect as well, and may be partially responsible for the distinct urinary odour that occurs after an asparagus-heavy meal. Further, health-promoting friendly bacteria that live in the large intestine feed on inulin, a unique carbohydrate found in asparagus.  More inulin means more friendly bacteria, and more friendly bacteria means less unfriendly bacteria, so be sure to load up on asparagus for a happy tummy. Partner site Her Active Life recently posted a tasty recipe of asparagus and garlic. Check it out at Food of the Week [Part II]: Awesome Asparagus. 

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Tags: amino acid, asparagine, asparagus, bacteria, carbohydrate, diuretic, garlic, healthy eating, inulin, meal, nutrition, potassium, recipe, sodium, urarinary odour

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