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Asparagus spears
shoot to the top of nutrition charts with a powerful disease- fighting
team of phytochemicals. Crammed with vitamin C, beta-carotene,
folate, vitamin B6 and vitamin E, asparagus helps to protect the body
against cancer and tumor growth. Folate, vitamin B6 and vitamin E protect
against heart disease, while vitamin C and beta-carotene boost the immune
system. Folate-rich asparagus may also help to prevent birth defects and
keep homocysteine levels healthy. Preliminary research indicates that
folate-rich foods such as asparagus may reduce the risk of depression.
Asparagus is the number one source of ready-made glutathione, the body’s
most essential antioxidant that prevents disease and reduces the signs
of aging. Another flavonoid called rutin works with vitamin C found in
asparagus to strengthen capillary walls. At just 4 calories a spear and
a good source of fibre, asparagus is an excellent food to support weight
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