5 x Why asparagus is good for you
When you say spring, you say asparagus. Besides the fact that this spring vegetable is intensely delicious (I could bury myself in it), they are also good for a whole bunch of things. About the nasty smell in the toilet that.
You lose weight from it
Not only are asparagus low in fat and calories, they also contain a mountain of fiber. After a serving of asparagus à la Flamande (yes, the traditional preparation with egg, melted butter, and a slice of ham or smoked salmon), you can be sure of a trip to the toilet. That combination is anyway a win, because the fiber-rich vegetable and the protein source will keep your stomach satisfied for a number of hours.
It keeps you down under happily
Asparagus contains a lot of asparagine, an amino acid that is a natural diuretic, better known in layman's terms as the pee pill. It helps to get rid of excess salt and moisture from your body, which in turn keeps your urinary tract healthy. Running to the bathroom more often for a pee break reduces the chance of a bladder infection; you know it, I know it.
Hello snotty nose
Asparagus is also a source of vitamin E, an antioxidant that strengthens your immune system.
Love affair
Whether aphrodisiacs really exist, I won't dwell on too long, but I always think: if it doesn't help, it doesn't hurt. Asparagus is definitely on the list. Moreover, vitamin E is said to stimulate the sex hormones estrogen and testosterone. Worth the try, I think...
Never again a hangover
The greasier your breakfast, the sooner you'll be rid of your hangover. Unfortunately, this is not true, as research by The Journal of Food Science shows. Better go for a plate of green asparagus. The vegetable contains amino acids and minerals that will relieve your hangover. Additionally, the substances protect your liver cells from the effects of alcohol. So girlfriend, do you have a party planned for tonight? Then make a quick stop at the Ap beforehand. With this recipe, you'll survive your hangover tomorrow. Thank me later!
For you and your bedmate
- 250 g fresh white or green asparagus
- 4 slices of pain de campagne or other white bread
- 2 organic eggs
- 1 tbsp salted butter
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 100 g smoked salmon or crispy bacon
- 1 container of garden cress
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees.
- Peel the asparagus and remove the woody ends. Then cut them in half, place them in a pot of water, and bring to a boil. Cook for 10 minutes, turn off the heat, and let them sit in the hot water for another 10 minutes. Drain.
- In the meantime, cut 4 slices of bread. Toast them for a few minutes in the oven or in a hot grill pan.
- Meanwhile, bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the eggs and cook for 6 minutes. Rinse them under cold running water and peel them carefully.
- For a quick but intensely delicious hollandaise sauce, melt the butter in a saucepan. Stir the mayonnaise, mustard, and lemon juice together and slowly add it to the butter while stirring with a whisk. Season with pepper.
- Top the toasted bread with the warm asparagus, smoked salmon, boiled egg, and some sauce. Garnish with the garden cress.
Summary: These are the benefits of eating asparagus.
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