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Asparagus for weight loss
Adding a few asparagus stalks to your meals is also a good choice
if you’re trying to lose weight. Not only is it low in fat and calories,
it contains lots of soluble and insoluble fibre, which means your body
will digest the fibre slowly and keep you feeling fuller for longer.
You’ll find bunches of this green and lean vegetable hero in markets
until June, with the end of April being their peak time to shine.
Pick the most succulent spears that look bright green!
To prepare, wash in cold water
and remove the bottom ends of
the stalks (with fresh asparagus
they will snap off cleanly).
Boil or steam quickly until just
tender, around 4 to 7 minutes
depending on thickness.
It may make your pee smell, but this Spring
superfood really is one of the healthiest things
you can add to your plate this season. This
bright-green veggie is packed with vitamins like
A, C, E, K, and B6, as well as folate, iron, copper,
calcium, protein, and fibre. A serious health perk
from just a few stalks!
UP YOUR
‘A’ GAME
With the wonder veggie
that is Asparagus.
A*
TRY IT!
Dippy eggs with
Parma ham and
asparagus
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