What is the nutritional value of asparagus, and are there any taboos when eating asparagus? Look at the understanding of experts
Asparagus originated in Europe and was later introduced to China, where it has been cultivated in many areas. The nutritional value of asparagus is very high, and it is also one of the top ten famous dishes in the world. It enjoys the reputation of "king of vegetables" in the international market. At present, there are many kinds of anti-cancer drugs using asparagus as the main raw material at home and abroad Drugs, healthcare products.
The scientific name of asparagus is Shi Diaobo, also known as asparagus, because its tender stems are shaped like reeds and bamboo shoots, so it is called asparagus. Asparagus is also a health-care vegetable that can be used both as medicine and food. It is known as "one of the top ten famous dishes" and was once on the menu of state banquets.
Chinese residents have been eating asparagus for thousands of years. "Shen Nong's Materia Medica" listed asparagus as "top grade", second only to ginseng.
So what nutrients does asparagus have?
The nutritional composition and content of asparagus are higher than that of ordinary vegetables and fruits. In addition to being very rich in vitamin C, vitamin B1 and B2, it is also very rich in mineral elements.
For example, there are as many as 17 kinds of calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, iron, selenium, zinc, copper, manganese, and chromium. Asparagus contains a lot of flavonoids, and the highest content is rutin. Contains saponins, polysaccharides and sterols.
The main effects of asparagus are: tonifying qi and invigorating deficiency, reducing fat and losing weight and other related effects. Insufficient Qi and blood in the body, malnutrition, anemia, postpartum physical weakness after illness, constipation, nephritis edema, arteriosclerosis, hypertension, coronary heart disease, obesity, liver insufficiency and urinary system stones and other related diseases. Very significant therapeutic effect.
It has a sweet and cold taste, has the effect of clearing away heat and diuresis, and can alleviate common symptoms such as dry mouth and restless heat in spring. Regular consumption can relieve fatigue.
Lower your own blood pressure, improve your body's cardiovascular function, increase your appetite, improve your body's ability to metabolize, and improve your own immunity. This is also a highly nutritious health-care vegetable.
So what are the health benefits of asparagus?
- The role of immune regulation:
In recent years, scientists have discovered that asparagus contains rutin, saponins, asparagus polysaccharides, aspartic acid, folic acid, and various steroidal saponins and trace elements such as selenium, molybdenum, chromium, and manganese. , can regulate the metabolism of our own body and improve our own immunity.
- Regulate your own blood lipids:
Asparagus is very rich in flavonoids, dietary fiber and other active ingredients, which can reduce the content of "bad cholesterol" and increase the content of "good cholesterol", which is helpful to regulate your own blood lipids.
- Anti-aging:
According to animal research data, asparagus juice can significantly inhibit the generation of lipid peroxide in tissues, and lipid peroxide is closely related to the aging of the body, indicating that asparagus has a certain effect of delaying aging. In addition, the polysaccharides in asparagus have antioxidant properties and have a certain effect on preventing aging.
So what are the taboos to eat asparagus?
According to relevant scientific research, regular consumption of asparagus can prevent various diseases, fight cancer and other related effects. There are many ways to eat it, but it should be eaten under the condition of ensuring the freshness of asparagus.
The taboo of asparagus is actually that from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine diet, asparagus is cold and cold. For those with spleen and stomach deficiency, a certain amount of intake should be properly controlled, otherwise the cold will add to the cold and cause gastrointestinal discomfort in the body. Patients with gout and diabetes should not eat more.
But for most people, asparagus is actually a very good health-care vegetable, with relatively low calories and rich nutrients, so it can be eaten with confidence.
Edible asparagus is a young stem in the growth stage. The top meristem grows very vigorously and is not resistant to storage. Under the condition of 20 degrees Celsius, it can be stored for 1-2 days.
Therefore, asparagus should be bought and eaten now, so as not to reduce the nutritional value, increase the fiber and age, and affect the taste.
Finally, let’s make a long-winded sentence. Vitamin C, folic acid and other vitamins in asparagus are particularly prone to oxidation. All asparagus are not suitable for long-term storage. It is best to eat and buy now.