Posted by Valerie M. on Thursday, April 2, 2009,
One of the first signs of spring is the appearance of asparagus. Whether you're lucky enough to grow asparagus in your home garden (or have a friend who does!), fresh asparagus is a treat. And if you've never tasted fresh asparagus, now's the time! Asparagus is an excellent source of folic acid, and also contains Vitamin C, thiamin, and Vitamin B-6. The National Cancer Institute reports that asparagus is the best food source of glutathione, a cancer fighting agent. Glutathione also may r...
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