Asparagus is known as one of the top ten famous dishes in the world. It is a dark green vegetable and is rich in antioxidants glutathione, folic acid, selenium and other nutrients. It has the functions of regulating immunity, antioxidant and protecting Vision and other effects.
Asparagus contains antioxidants such as selenium and vitamin C, which together have anti-cancer effects. Selenium, in particular, is a substance recognized as having antioxidant and anti-malignant tumors.
A person’s aging is a process of oxidation, which starts from inside the human body. We are attacked by a large number of oxygen free radicals every day. This is the process of oxidation and aging. In this process, cancer cells are slowly produced. Selenium can block these peroxides and block the attack of oxygen free radicals on cells in the body.
Asparagus is also rich in folic acid. About five asparagus stalks contain more than 100 micrograms of folic acid, which can meet 25 of the daily needs of adults. Therefore, people who need to supplement folic acid can eat asparagus regularly.
Asparagus is also particularly effective in moisturizing the intestines and laxative. In addition to containing dietary fiber, a laxative substance in the traditional sense, asparagus also contains ingredients that can help relieve fire. Therefore, under the dual effect, it has a better laxative effect than other vegetables.
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How to eat asparagus to achieve the best results?
Asparagus puree is a good way to eat it. The method is very simple. First cook the asparagus, then put it into a juicer and puree it.
Asparagus puree will not destroy the freshness of asparagus and the trace element selenium in it, nor will it reduce or destroy the dietary fiber contained in asparagus. At the same time, it can turn dietary fiber into a kind of food that can be enjoyed by men, women, old and young. A pureed substance that is very easy to eat, reducing intolerance.
The restaurant method is usually boiling or stir-frying, which will not destroy too many nutrients. For example, stir-fried wild rice asparagus is a dish often used at state banquets for state leaders. This method is also very good.
Stir-fried wild rice and asparagus
·Ingredients·
Two stalks of wild rice and a small handful of asparagus.
·Method ·
Cut the wild rice into cubes and the asparagus into sections. Pour an appropriate amount of cooking oil into a hot pan and stir-fry until half-cooked. Then add an appropriate amount of salt and light soy sauce. Stir-fry until cooked. It’s ready to be taken out of the pot and plated.
In addition, you can also drink asparagus soup, which is equally nutritious and delicious.
Asparagus soup
·Ingredients·
150 grams of asparagus, 100 grams of oyster mushrooms, and one red and yellow pepper.
·Method·
① Wash the oyster mushrooms and red and yellow peppers, tear the oyster mushrooms into small florets, cut the red and yellow peppers into shreds and set aside;
②Put the Wash the asparagus, blanch it and cut into sections;
③ Stir-fry the asparagus, oyster mushrooms, and red and yellow peppers until they are raw, then add an appropriate amount of water and cook, add a little salt, and serve immediately after the pot is boiled. Can be scooped out and eaten.
1. It is recommended that you eat it immediately after buying it, and do not store it for too long to avoid loss of nutrients. If you need to preserve it, store asparagus in the refrigerator, wrapped in clean paper or bag.
2. The oxalic acid content of asparagus is relatively high. Oxalic acid will affect the body’s absorption of calcium, so you need to blanch it before eating.
3. Although asparagus is good, more is not always better. Excessive intake may cause gastrointestinal discomfort. Generally, adults should consume no more than five stalks a day, which can be eaten alternately with other vegetables.
4. People with high allergies are not suitable to eat asparagus, and patients with hyperuricemia should not eat too much.
Department of Clinical Nutrition, Peking Union Medical College Hospital
Professor Yu Kang