Live it with the Healthy Asparagus

Asparagus is a flowering plant in the genus Asparagus which the vegetable known as asparagus came from. It is an international cultured crop. Only the shoots of the asparagus is safe to eat. The shoots may be served in many different ways.

Stir Fried and grilled are usually the best way to serve asparagus. In Asia asparagus are mostly stir fried, In the US grilled asparagus is mostly known. Asparagus is also used in stews and soups. In France, it is often boiled or steamed and served with hollandaise sauce, melted butter or olive oil, Parmesan cheese or mayonnaise. It may even be served as a dessert.

Northern Europe considers white asparagus as “white gold” for its rareness. It has a short season only April to June. Asparagus is eaten worldwide. Due to abundance of it, makes it less of a delicacy than it once was. However in some European countries that have a short growing season, asparagus remains a highlight food.

There are lots of benefits that asparagus can give. It is rich in vitamin K and folate, Asparagus is rich in folic acid that helps lessen birth defects during pregnancy. It is good for the heart; it helps in maintaining good blood circulation. Another is that, asparagus helps reduce the feeling of depression and stress. Asparagus also helps in preventing multiple sclerosis and scurvy.Lastly; it has been known that asparagus increases the success rate of chemo therapy.

Asparagus festival is a three day fest; the festival promotes the benefits of asparagus. Also, Asparagus Festival implies that asparagus is one of nature’s perfect foods. Asparagus Festival also seeks to encourage the production and consumption of asparagus. It also teaches the people about asparagus cultivation and agricultural study. Asparagus Festival celebrates the copious harvest.