Healthy nature Why asparagus is so healthy

Asparagus - the all-purpose vegetables for healthy nutrition

Asparagus is one of the most popular seasonal vegetables of the Germans. Names like "royal vegetables" or "white gold" underline this popularity. But asparagus is not only delicious but also incredibly healthy and on top of that does not even have a lot of calories. But why is the barbecued vegetables so good for your health??

• Asparagus consists of 95 percent water. 100 grams of cooked asparagus has only 13 kilocalories and is therefore suitable for any diet (zero points at Weight Watchers).
• 100 grams of asparagus contain 1.7 grams of protein, but only 0.1 grams of fat and 1.5 grams of carbohydrates.
• In addition, asparagus contains valuable potassium, phosphorus, calcium and sodium as well as vitamins A, B1, B2, E and vitamin C..
• According to various studies, the all-rounder should also be helpful in various diseases such as cancer, candida, and diabetes.
• In addition, the asparagus is said to have a potency-enhancing effect.



Good news for asparagus friends

The Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL) recently announced that asparagus is one of the least polluted vegetables. From 502 asparagus samples tested in 2016, only four samples were above the legally required maximum level of pesticide residues, reports the BVL in a press release. Asparagus is always among the foods that have a large proportion of samples without residues, according to the BVL.

It will soon be asparagus time again. The popular seasonal vegetables impress with their delicious taste and health benefits. (Image: karepa / fotolia.com)

Comparison to other vegetables

For the samples, the number of residues from several pesticides is particularly low. For asparagus, according to BVL, this share is only three percent. Compared to other fruits and vegetables, this is a top result, as the multiple residues are otherwise on average 30 percent. In some fruits and vegetables even more than ten different pesticide residues have been detected in a single sample.

Asparagus is one of the most commonly controlled products

The BVL reports that asparagus is one of the twenty most frequently examined products in Germany. Most of the sold asparagus in Germany is grown here as well. Only about 20 percent are imported from EU and third countries. Furthermore, the BVL reports that the values ​​of so-called environmental contaminants such as lead, cadmium, mercury, nickel, arsenic and aluminum are also harmless. The lead share had even fallen since 1998 to about one third of the former measurement.

Starting shot for the asparagus season

The first regional product this year should be available in the next few days from mid-April. The green varieties should not be ignored, because green asparagus scores with high vitamin C content.

Asparagus against cancer?

A recent study by Cancer Research UK at Cambridge University suggests that asparagus use can suppress the spread of tumor cells. Responsible for this is the amino acid asparagine contained in the asparagus. The results of the study were published in the renowned journal "Nature".

Further health aspects

Health experts recommend asparagus, for example, constipation, biliary and liver disease, diabetes or bladder problems. However, the delicious vegetables in some people can lead to a foul-smelling urine.

Asparagus as a sexual enhancer?

Asparagus has been known in many cultures for centuries as a natural power and herbal aphrodisiac. Many ingredients of asparagus are conducive to both female and male pleasure. In addition to asparagus also chili peppers, ginger, celery, oysters, lobster and kavia are considered aphrodisiacs. (Vb)