Asparagus is a vegetable originating from abroad (Europe) introduced into Vietnam. Many families now know and use more and more of these vegetables. In European countries, asparagus is considered the “king” of vegetables, because they contain abundant vitamins, have a very good natural anti-aging ability.
Scientist and physician Bui Dac Sang (Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology) said that asparagus is a vegetable with many health benefits. Unlike native bamboo shoots, asparagus is not eaten from the tubers, but rather the young tops. If asparagus is very poor in nutritional value, asparagus is an extremely good store of nutrients for the body.
Modern scientific studies show that asparagus contains a lot of fiber, protein, glucose and vitamins such as: A, C, K, B1, B2, B6, sulfuric acid… Especially in asparagus contains Innulin, which Very good for the intestinal system.
Asparagus is considered the “king” vegetable among green vegetables. Illustration.
Asparagus when eaten is fragrant, crispy, sweet, used as soup or stir-fried, boiled, steamed, grilled… all have a very different taste compared to other vegetables. Not only for food, asparagus is also used as a medicine, due to its diuretic properties and many other benefits, especially asparagus can be used for all ages, including pregnant women.
Although it has many effects on the body, herbalist Bui Dac Sang recommends that if not used properly, asparagus can also cause health consequences. Specifically, people with the following problems should not use asparagus:
– People with edema: Herbalist Bui Dac Sang believes that people with edema due to heart or kidney failure disorders should not eat asparagus. The reason is that asparagus contains a lot of water (about 94%), so when eaten, it can make the condition worse.
People with blood pressure problems: People with high blood pressure or taking blood pressure medication should also be careful when eating asparagus. Because this vegetable can cause a reaction to medicine, it can cause a sudden drop in blood pressure, which is harmful to health. Ideally, consult your doctor before use.
People with gout should not eat asparagus, no matter how it is processed. Illustration.
– People with gout: There is information that asparagus is the “hero” of people with gout, which means that gout sufferers need to stay away from this vegetable. Before the above information, Dr. BS Nguyen Trong Hung – Deputy Department of Nutrition (Central Hospital of Endocrinology) said that gout sufferers should avoid eating asparagus, especially with regular use. Because people with gout have a high uric acid index, they must limit their intake of purines, while mangosteen is a food containing a high amount of purines, which when eaten will make the disease worse, typically joint pain.
Not only asparagus, Dr. Hung recommends, people with gout should also avoid green vegetables with fast growth such as asparagus, bamboo shoots, mushrooms, bean sprouts, along the mosquito net… because they increase the synthesis rate. uric acid in the blood.
In addition to the above problems, when eating asparagus, you must also pay attention to a few things: Do not store asparagus for too long because this is a soft-bodied vegetable that contains a lot of water and is very perishable; When buying bamboo shoots, you need to choose the type with bright color and firm body. If using asparagus for treatment, consult your doctor before use.
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