{"id":109,"date":"2017-08-14T11:46:49","date_gmt":"2017-08-14T11:46:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/theknobblyplate.co.uk\/?p=109"},"modified":"2017-08-14T11:46:49","modified_gmt":"2017-08-14T11:46:49","slug":"asparagus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theknobblyplate.co.uk\/?p=109","title":{"rendered":"ASPARAGUS"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Now I know it’s not in season but I just love asparagus and I look forward to the fresh English asparagus every springtime.<\/p>\n

Consuming fruits and vegetables of all kinds has long been associated with a reduced risk of many lifestyle-related health conditions.<\/p>\n

Many studies have suggested that increasing consumption of plant foods like asparagus decreases the risk of\u00a0obesity<\/a>,\u00a0diabetes,\u00a0heart disease,\u00a0and overall mortality while promoting a healthy complexion and hair, increased energy and overall lower weight.<\/p>\n

Asparagus ranks among the top 20 foods in regards to its ANDI score (Aggregate Nutrient Density Index); this score measures\u00a0vitamin, mineral, and phytonutrient content in relation to the caloric content.<\/p>\n

To earn a high ANDI rank, food must provide a high amount of nutrients for a small amount of\u00a0calories.<\/p>\n

Asparagus is one of the best natural sources of\u00a0folate. Adequate folate intake is extremely important during periods of rapid growth such as pregnancy, infancy, and adolescence.<\/p>\n

Asparagus is high in both fiber and water content, this helps to prevent\u00a0constipation, maintain a healthy digestive tract, and lower the risk of\u00a0colon\u00a0cancer<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Adequate fiber promotes regularity, which is crucial for the daily excretion of toxins through the bile and stool. Recent studies have shown that dietary fiber may also play a role in regulating the immune system and\u00a0inflammation, consequently decreasing the risk of inflammation-related conditions such as cardiovascular disease,\u00a0diabetes<\/a>, cancer, and obesity.<\/p>\n

According to the\u00a0Department of Internal Medicine and Nutritional Sciences Program of the University of Kentucky, high fiber intake is associated with a significantly\u00a0lower risk<\/a>\u00a0of developing\u00a0coronary heart disease<\/a>,\u00a0stroke<\/a>,\u00a0hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and certain gastrointestinal diseases.<\/p>\n

Increased fiber intake has also been shown to lower\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0and\u00a0cholesterol\u00a0levels, improve\u00a0insulin\u00a0sensitivity, and enhance weight loss for obese individuals.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Now I know it’s not in season but I just love asparagus and I look forward to the fresh English asparagus every springtime. Consuming fruits and vegetables of all kinds has long been associated with a reduced risk of many lifestyle-related health conditions. Many studies have suggested that increasing consumption of plant foods like asparagus…<\/p>\n

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