Benefits of Asparagus

Asparagus Season is around the corner and this vegetable is a family favorite.  Asparagus is loaded with potassium, vitamin C and Folate.  Also, asparagus can help with achlol lingering effecting such as detoxify the liver.

When buying your Asparagus look for shiny spears and tips should be firm.  Look at the fresh looking ends and tightly closed tips.  Smell your Asparagus does it smell fresh and woody?  It Should!

Store your Asparagus up to 3 days and in a jar with an inch of water.  Stand Asparagus upright in the water.

When cooking Asparagus snap off the tough end of each stalk, this will be a crisp snap.  Finally, clean in cold water!