Benefits of Asparagas

[jdchaffin]

I'm wondering why I don't see this listed more often or more prominently in precontest diets? I would think that a natural diretic in vegitable form would be highly desireable. Are there reasons not to use it in large amounts? or am I just looking at the wrong precontest diets?

The Many Health Benefits of Asparagus

Health Benefits

Asparagus has an abundance of an amino acid called asparagine, that helps to cleanse the body of waste material. As a result, some people pass out smelly urine after eating asparagus. Don't worry if this happens to you. Just be glad that your kidney is functioning as it should.

Asparagus is one of the few vegetables that is highly dense in healthful nutrients that help many ailments.

Acidity, Blood: The high alkalinity of this wonder juice is effective in reducing the acidity of the blood and helps cleanses the tissues and muscles of waste.

Arthritis and Rheumatism: A unique phytochemical in asparagus that produces anti-inflammatory effect helps relieve arthritis and rheumatism.

Bowel movement: Consume asparagus regularly for its mild laxative effect and dietary fiber that provides for regular bowel movement.

Cancer: Asparagus is a prime source of anti-oxidant and glutathione that can help prevent the dreaded cancer.

Cataracts: The anti-oxidant and glutathione in asparagus prevents the progression of cataracts and other eye problems.

Diabetes/Hypoglycemia: The healthful minerals in asparagus juice make it an important diet for people who are controlling their blood sugar levels. However, it is not to be taken by people with advanced kidney diseases.

Diuretic: Asparagus is a wonderfully diuretic vegetable and its efficacy is more pronounced when it is taken in juice form.

Heart disease: Drink a small amount of asparagus juice mixed with raw honey three times a day daily to strengthen a weak or enlarged heart.

Kidney: The diuretic and alkaline properties of asparagus help prevent or dissolve kidney stones. It helps break up oxalic acid crystals formed in the kidney.

PMS symptoms: The diuretic effect of asparagus juice helps relieve premenstrual swelling and bloating. The magnesium in this wonder juice also help relieve irritability, fatigue, depression, etc.

Pregnant women: The high content of folic acid, calcium and other minerals in asparagus are important in reducing the risk of birth defects and low birth weight. The diuretic effect of the juice is also a big help in reducing water retention in pregnant women.

 

[Shelby]

It's a great vegetable but there's no reason to be worried about holding water until the VERY end of a precontest diet.

 

[bigraf]

good to know, just ate some..reading this makes me feel better about it. Have you tried asparagus juice?

 

[Lou]

One of my favorite veggies.

 

[jdchaffin]

good to know, just ate some..reading this makes me feel better about it. Have you tried asparagus juice?

I have never tried asparagas juice. In fact I don't think I've ever seen it. I'm trying to figure out if throwing asparagas in a blender until its luquid counts as asparagas juice?

 

[EVERLAST]

fresh vs canned

I love both, but fresh is sooo much better. Thcanned kind is always a bit mushy compared to fresh. I drink the liquid off the canned type like a shot.
Its delicious. I love to steam the fresh, but the can stuff is good as is...right out the can.

 

[totalrecomp]

Fresh and frozen are staples for me, absolutely love the stuff! If I am not dieting a little olive oil and garlic/salt make for a really tasty side to whatever meat I am eating. When dieting I just steam and eat.

 

[jdchaffin]

Fresh and frozen are staples for me, absolutely love the stuff! If I am not dieting a little olive oil and garlic/salt make for a really tasty side to whatever meat I am eating. When dieting I just steam and eat.

I love adding olive oil to it with a little salt and pepper and throw them on the grill.

But does anyone know if throwing them in the blender is the same thing as asparagas juice?

 

[Chipper Jones78]

I love adding olive oil to it with a little salt and pepper and throw them on the grill.

Ditto

That's exactly what I do. In the summer, that along with Brcolli is my choice of vegtables