Asparagus, a low-calorie vegetable that contributes to a good mood

Each season has its own fruits and vegetables. April, May and June are the months of asparagus. This vegetable is packed with nutrients and benefits, especially for high blood pressure and heart failure. Beware, however, of people prone to kidney failure because the oxalic acid it contains may be responsible for kidney stones during heavy consumption.

To avoid weight gain…

Asparagus is a natural diuretic. Its consumption increases the production of urine, eliminating toxins from the body and water retention more quickly. In addition, it contains asparagine, which also has diuretic virtues, and fructans which stimulate renal elimination. This ability to evacuate through the urine also contributes to the protection against cardiovascular diseases. This is reinforced by the antioxidants it contains which prevent our body from “rusting” and which are recommended in the prevention of many chronic diseases.

This vegetable is also low in calories. With that in mind, it’s best to turn to vinaigrette for seasoning rather than the mayonnaise or cream mousseline sauces that make the food bad for the line.

… and stay in a good mood

Asparagus is also high in fiber. At the level of the head of the vegetable, there are hydrophilic fibers which give it its taste and at the other end, there are hydrophobic and lignin fibers which are responsible for the firmness of the stem. They make it possible to regulate intestinal transit thanks to pectins and mucilages which retain water while stimulating it thanks to the celluloses of the stem which fight against intestinal laziness. They also contribute to the feeling of satiety and avoid snacking between meals, which is bad for your health. Finally, these fibers help fight against constipation and reduce the level of bad cholesterol in the blood. On the other hand, asparagus is not recommended for people suffering from Crohn’s disease because of the presence of these fibers.

Asparagus is one of the richest foods in vitamin B9, or folic acid, which ensures certain functions of our body, in particular the production of genetic material. Their consumption is thus recommended for pregnant women or for those who wish to be pregnant. It contains vitamin E and anthocyanins which help fight cell aging. There are also vitamins K which allow good blood clotting and strengthen the health of bone tissue. Finally, there is in asparagus tryptophan which is one of the eight amino acids, essential to the human diet, which help to drive out irritability and to stay in a good mood.

Urine with unpleasant odors

Regarding the negative points, eating asparagus makes the smell of urine very unpleasant. It comes from acid, asparagus, which decomposes during digestion into several substances: methanethiol, dimethyl sulfide and dimethyl sulfone. Substances that are also found in the urine of the polecat, not well known for their good smell. And, as asparagus is a natural diuretic, its consumption encourages trips to the toilet, which are not necessarily pleasant.