Asparagus
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Asparagus is available fresh, frozen and canned for good nutrition and convenience. If selecting fresh, choose odorless asparagus stalks with dry, tight tips. Avoid limp or wilted stalks.
Varieties to Explore
Purple Asparagus
White Asparagus
Nutrient Content Claims
Fat free, Saturated fat free, Cholesterol free, Sodium free, Low in calories, Good source of vitamin C
Health Claims
Dietary Fat & Cancer: Development of cancer depends on many factors. A diet low in total fat may reduce the risk of some cancers. Asparagus is fat free.
Sodium & Hypertension:
- Diets low in sodium may reduce the risk of high blood pressure, a disease associated with many factors. Asparagus is sodium free.
- Diets low in sodium may reduce the risk of high blood pressure. Asparagus is sodium free.
- Asparagus, as part of a low sodium diet, may reduce the risk of high blood pressure.
Dietary Saturated Fat & Cholesterol & Risk of Coronary Heart Disease: While many factors affect heart disease, diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of this disease. Asparagus contains no saturated fat or cholesterol.
Fruits & Vegetables & Cancer: Low fat diets rich in fruits and vegetables (foods that are low in fat and may contain dietary fiber, vitamin A, or vitamin C) may reduce the risk of some types of cancer, a disease associated with many factors. Asparagus is a good source of vitamin C.
STORE
Refrigerate asparagus for up to four days by wrapping ends of stalks
in wet paper towel and placing in plastic bag.
SERVE
Top 10 Ways to Enjoy Asparagus
Check out our asparagus recipes!
SAVOR
Presence in Ethnic Cuisines
Chinese, Japanese, Korean / African
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Social Media Posts
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Enjoying more fruits and vegetables, inclusive of fresh, frozen, canned, dried and 100% juice, is a delicious way to enjoy a happy, healthy and active lifestyle. @fruitsandveggies #haveaplant
