Asparagus  is known to be anti-inflammatory . It contains a type  of fibre that keeps the  digestive system healthy.  The vegetable is also a valuable source  of vitamin C, folate, magnesium, potassium and iron. The vitamin E helps keep the heart and immune system healthy.

Asparagus doesn’t store well and  should be eaten as soon as possible

10 asparagus spears contain

• 24 Kcalories
• 2.6 g protein
• 4.7 carbohydrate
• 2.5 g fibre
• 6.7  mg vitamin C
• 1.36 mg vitamin E
• 62 mcg folate
• 242 mg potassium
• 29 mg calcium
• 17 mg magnesium
• 2.6 mg iron