By strawberriann on August 31st, 2006
Health Benefits of Asparagus
You never could stand the taste or smell of Asparagus but you would be amazed at all the health benefits that little vegetable has.
So here are the great health benefits I have compiled for the wonderful food of Asparagus…
- It is high in vitamin K and Folate
- Eat asparagus when you are pregnant or thinking about conceiving – because of it being high in folic acid it helps prevent birth defects such as spina bifida
- Great for your heart
- Helps w*Helps menstrual cramps with fertility problems
- Great for your gastrointestinal tract and your colon
- Helps menstrual cramps
- Great food to help treat depression
- Has been known to increase the success rate of chemo therapy
- Is considered a diuretic which means it is a good anti-inflammatory – best for arthritis, asthma rheumatism, and even water retention…PMS
- Help get rid of warts
- Helps detoxify your body
- Add more asparagus to your diet to lover cholesterol
- Great for nursing mothers stimulating milk production
- Has antioxidant agents – prevents the effects of aging
- Has antifungal and antiviral qualities
- Great for your kidneys – cleansing your body by stimulating urination and preventing kidney stones
- Helps prevent bladder and urinary tract infections
- Use to be used as an a aphrodisiac – increase sexual and comforting feelings
- Helps with treating HIV
- Helps prevent multiple sclerosis
- Helps prevent scurvy
- Asparagus has anti-cancer agents – especially lung cancer
- Helps fight chronic fatigue syndrome
- Helps fight off high blood pressure
- If you bruise easily – eat more asparagus
- Is considered a laxative – eat an asparagus if you have diarrhea and constipation
- Great for your capillaries – eat more asparagus to avoid varicose veins
- Great for your eyes preventing cataracts
- If you are experiencing hair loss- eat more asparagus
- Helps treat toothaches
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Rob | May 19, 2008 | Reply
Asparagus is tasty, healthy and very nutritious – but I think this article goes a little too far!! The only things not claimed are a cure for baldness and telepathic powers! A healthy, balanced diet provides many of the benefit listed. Happy eating!
gerald | Jun 4, 2008 | Reply
what if I have a kidney stone? it is also a godd for me?
MATTEO | Jun 17, 2008 | Reply
WHY DOES MY PEE SMELL REALLY BAD AFTER EATING THIS STUFF??? I HAVE TO HOLD MY NOSE.
pappyjr | Jun 18, 2008 | Reply
For #3
You would better off if you would hold somrthing else, than your nose while peeing.
MATTEO | Jun 19, 2008 | Reply
OK THERE PAPPYJR!!! YOU WANNA HOLD SOMETHING ELSE FOR ME? SHUT YOUR MOUTH AND DONT RESPOND LIKE SOME TEENAGER ON MYSPACE.
Jonathan | Jun 23, 2008 | Reply
It’s because of the way that the body breaks down the asparagus inside your body. Nothing to worry about!
nick | Jul 5, 2008 | Reply
asparagus is very nice steamed as long as its not over cooked
Glynis | Jul 7, 2008 | Reply
I take an asparagus form of hormonal treatment,there are some folk before me in the comments who may benefit
As a qualified nurse may I point out that in your point [Is considered a laxative - eat an asparagus if you have diarrhea and constipation] it probably would not be wise to eat it if you have diarrhoea/diarrhea. Informative article and you have made me want to go and eat some now!
bfrank | Jul 18, 2008 | Reply
The only way to eat it is to put it in a frying pan with a little extra virgin olive oil and a pat of butter.Cover pan tightly and cook on low until nicely browned and soft.Sprinkle romano cheese on it and a little salt and pepper.Never boil it and only buy it fresh when the stalks are not too fat.Break the bottoms off where they “give” and snap the remainder in half.Be sure and wash well before cooking.
Devon | Oct 1, 2008 | Reply
I dont know what to say after reading that last one. Holy Whistles!
Miles, Oct. 10, 2008 | Oct 9, 2008 | Reply
Can asparagus help cure hepatitis?
green spears | Oct 13, 2008 | Reply
eat blanch asparagus to enhance your beauty… Japanese, Korean, Thai and Australians love it. asparagus adds life!
steamy | Dec 27, 2008 | Reply
Asparagus also helps in reducing the Age by 2 yrs if you eat it daily for 2 years
lan | Jan 2, 2009 | Reply
lol! I can’t stop laughing at this.
Leo | Jan 6, 2009 | Reply
what a load of crap. eat a apple and see a shrink.
John A | Jan 30, 2009 | Reply
It will improve your SQL Server 2008 Administration talent and keep you awake on long, lonely evenings when you are monitoring your disaster recovery and backup management systems.
Sheila | Feb 5, 2009 | Reply
You guys are all so funny
Aziz | Feb 6, 2009 | Reply
i take a juce from the aspargus and drink averyday istead of cooking what you gays think is better than cooking
Nurse Jones | Feb 11, 2009 | Reply
All i got to say is Aspargus is Good, I juice it, I cook it, O Aziz, was you trying to say “what do you GUYS think is better than cooking in stead of GAYS LOL
Ohio | Feb 12, 2009 | Reply
I like it with olive oil and salt. Yummy
One lung ho | Feb 14, 2009 | Reply
I eat it every day, there are benefits to eating all vegetables. All green vegetables have the same benefits. It beats my old diet of processed and take out. I lost 20 lbs since new year just by eating right. And yes, my pee smells like melted plastic.
Bees Knees | Feb 17, 2009 | Reply
Where did you get this information? I’d like to see if there’s more information that you don’t have here.
SteveReno | Feb 17, 2009 | Reply
I pressure cook it. Once the pressure cooker comes up to steam, I time it for 1 to 1 and a half minutes and its done. Bright green and very good and quick.
DD | Feb 23, 2009 | Reply
I can eat asparagus everyday. I usually boil it in water, for maybe 5 mins and then put butter, salt and garlic salt on it. And it is awesome!!
asha | Feb 25, 2009 | Reply
you guys are really funny but is there anything about them being any good for a lactose intolerant? im kinda doing an assignment at school and need to know…
Brit | Mar 3, 2009 | Reply
I’m actually eating some right now, first time I’ve had it, it’s yummy, and hope to see a healthier me. : )
Joan | Mar 14, 2009 | Reply
I actually juice enough for a week, refrigerate it and take a spoonful of it dutifully daily after breakfast. It\’s been good for the immunity so far!
Priya | Mar 17, 2009 | Reply
i love it raw…its really yummy.
flash | Mar 18, 2009 | Reply
very informative. joan, storing it for a week at that state (juice) will lose its potency if not totally lose it. best to take it immediately after boiling (not to long).
Meme | Mar 19, 2009 | Reply
I just received a ppt presentation stating pretty much what you guys say here and more, it even quotes “documented cases” of cancer cure. I think it’s a little overrated too. Still I’m gonna up my greens intake just to be sure, who knows, I might even develop some powers!
Brooke | Mar 21, 2009 | Reply
I get those Ziplock microwave bags and put asparagus, olive oil and garlic in it and shake and move the outside of the bag around until it is all mixed up. Then I put it in the microwave for 3 minutes, and I have steamed asparagus in olive oil and garlic. It is delicious!
meena | Mar 22, 2009 | Reply
hmmmmmmm.yummy
Lynn | Mar 22, 2009 | Reply
Just ate 4 of the little suckers. I love them best steamed with some salt and onion powder. If you put it in a steamer, you don’t need butter or olive oil. Geeze, I wish I had some more right now. And BTW I’m glad someone mentioned the PEE PEE smell. I was wondering why it smelled weird after I had some asparagus earlier today….almost thought something was wrong with me. So relieved! Thanks Guys.
jack | Mar 25, 2009 | Reply
i know of 2 terminal cancer patience that used asparagus in high volume to completely over come this deadly disease one was a lung cancer patient and the other had pancreatic cancer since cancer runs high in our family we now use asparagus on a regular bases , to answer the question (why your urine smells so bad after you use it – it helps to remove deeply in bedded poisons and toxins , wast never smells good especially when its been there a while , just keep using it ,
handsome, boris | Mar 27, 2009 | Reply
tbhis is a great products, wanna know more and how it helps asked me at borisdaley@yahoo.com
robson | Mar 29, 2009 | Reply
Here is how to prevent asparagus making your urine smell.
Boil and then puree,store in fridge and take a 1/4 cup twice daily for cancer prevention. I hate it but doctor it up with applesauce.
GONE GREEN!
Paragusses | Mar 31, 2009 | Reply
Ever since I began eating asparagus my poops have been over 1 foot long.
eylemkama@yahoo.ca | Apr 9, 2009 | Reply
hi,
is it possible to have more information about the effect of asparagus on fertility problems.
thanks a lot for your help.
Steve | Apr 10, 2009 | Reply
Seriously, It makes my urine smell – a lot!
It makes almost everyones urine smell, but some people cannot smell the odor. You just have to accept it.
As far as eating asparagus – I love it!
Best recipe: Roll asparagus in olive oil, salt, and pepper, wrap in bacon and grill! Fantastic!
brogodong | Apr 15, 2009 | Reply
this is work i love it
jasper | Apr 20, 2009 | Reply
I thought asparagus caused constipation. Would love to try it for health reasons but am afraid of to.
micaela | Apr 20, 2009 | Reply
I am amazed at everything I am hearing hear. I do know that the urine does smell a little but as long as you are not in a new relationship my husband understands. I did notice that I am not as tired I have been eating it for 2 weeks and Most Definitely is an afrodiziac.
milka | Apr 23, 2009 | Reply
hi…….I wish anything will work for me, how can people claim so many benefit from a vegetable… nothing works for me no vegatable no drinks….
samspader | Apr 27, 2009 | Reply
Milka, what doesn’t work for you? You comment is very vague at best?
misskareen | Apr 27, 2009 | Reply
Milka, for anything to work no matter how wondeful the claims you have to be positive and expect results. Don’t ever say NOTHING works for me that is very negative and negativity breeds disease.
Boca Mom | Apr 27, 2009 | Reply
Well said misskareen. Also vegetables DO have many health benefits you just need to be consistant and stop eating processed anything. You can do it Milka whatever it is you wish would work will work, just believe.2iu4d
skeptos | May 2, 2009 | Reply
It also makes you gay so watch out
christy | May 2, 2009 | Reply
I love to put my asparagus in a frying pan with balsamic vinegar and garlic and heat covered for approx 5 minutes…YUMMY
SeanK | May 3, 2009 | Reply
Asparagus is good. I feel like Superman, but my piss smells like kryptonite.
Read other web sites for answers | May 6, 2009 | Reply
Historically, asparagus has been used as a diuretic and in the treatment of arthritis and
rheumatism. The amino acid asparagine may be responsible for the diuretic effect of
asparagus. When this amino acid is excreted in the urine, it gives off a strong,
characteristic odor.
curiousk | May 13, 2009 | Reply
#34 Jack wrote of knowing 2 cancer patients that used asparagus in high volume to over come their disease. I received an email/article yesterday telling of asparagus cancer curing cases as well as benefits for kidneys, etc. Jack wrote how cancer runs high in his family so they use asparagus on a daily basis. The email/article said to puree it; I wonder if cooking and eating it poses the same benefits as cooking and pureeing it. Can Jack or anyone reply with some insight? I am going to do this, because eating veggies is good for you anyway and it can’t hurt.
Thanks
jasper | May 15, 2009 | Reply
#51
I got the same e-mail I think.
The Dr. recommended drinking it daily by pureeing it and mixing 2 tablespoons in a cup of water(hot or cold) twice daily. He said it needs to be from cooked asparagus such as canned, providing the brands have no additives. He suggested stokely or green giant.
I puree 2 cans of green giant, keep it in the fridge and use it daily. It lasts a week or so.
I prefer it in hot water like a broth.
He also said in cases of those who actually have cancer, increase to 4 tablespoons twice daily.
The Chicagogrl | May 16, 2009 | Reply
The best way to eat asparagus is to juice it raw. I mix it in with other veggies and fruits, put it through my Omega Juicer and get a delicious and healthy juice.
Mel | May 17, 2009 | Reply
Can it be eaten raw and what parts do you eat raw?
Miwie | May 18, 2009 | Reply
Can it cure Americans?
Thats Me | May 22, 2009 | Reply
To Miwie….Why would your want it to cure Americans? Just go eat your vegetables and be happy you live in America where green vegetables are plentiful. And also be glad that asparagus could cure cancer along with other illness! I think that this is WONDERFUL!!!
h'smama | May 26, 2009 | Reply
it is also great to sear asparagus in olive oil, salt, greek seasoning on a cast iron skillet!
Melanie | May 27, 2009 | Reply
I love Asparagus…
But people I think they are talking about fresh and not frozen or canned asparagus to help with all those problems. I know that with todays busy society it’s hard to buy fresh and expensive. But fresh is the only real way to enjoy the great taste of ASPARAGUS. I even eat them raw, yes with nothing and they are even better than steamed.
donmat | May 27, 2009 | Reply
I have read all your comments…amazing!!I am currently battling breast cancer and definately intend to try asparagus because I believe it will help.
kinglela | May 27, 2009 | Reply
You guys are all way too funny! I actually lol’d at a few. I came to this site because I was interested in knowing some benefits of aspargus and I got more out of your comments. Laughter is the best medicine! and of course along with a side of aspargus will cure anything! I am so going to pick some up from the Market Thursday! Thanks guys you made my visit here a pleasure!
nikkib | Jun 1, 2009 | Reply
i’ve been eating asparagus for about 4-5 years now and LOVE it! my hubby only gave it a chance when he was super hungry one night and now BEGS me to buy it… we usually put a bundle in a freezer bag, throw in some olive oil and salt and then throw it on the barbie! yum! my dad also just ate it for the first time over mother’s day weekend and loved it. asparagus is the best… except for the smelly pee thing.
Moody | Jun 4, 2009 | Reply
I had asparagus for the first time on sunday I started peeing like a pipe, so I thought something wae wrong.Then I tried some at about noon on Wednesday, since then I have been running to the wash room just about every hour.It’s now 4 A.M. and I’m up researching my food in-take for the day, only to find out that Asparigus is the reason for me peeing like a fire hose. This mus be good for me as I had trouble before getting rid of my urine at a young age 55. It works better than flomax.Wow!!Got to tell my Doctor about this Thing.
eaw | Jun 6, 2009 | Reply
I’m trying asparagus as a cancer preventive measure. I am a cancer surviveor and take all preventions that I read about.
I put four, six inch stalks in a blender with four table spoons of diced tomatoes and a couple spoons of vinegar and some ice. It
makes about 12 ozs of juice that tastes like V8 juice. I haven’t
noticed any smelly pee. The tomato juice might kill the smell.
VR | Jun 6, 2009 | Reply
Farmers’ Markets during the summer and early fall provide great prices on asparagus. I can get 3 bundles (8-10 long stalks in each bundle) for $5. So much cheaper than the grocery stores. Definitely check out the farmers’ markets.
Jess | Jun 14, 2009 | Reply
I am so thankful to find out about this. I have several friends suffering from various cancers. I grow asperagus and my 9 year old grandson loves it. He will eat it raw! I overhead him telling his 90 year old great-grandmother how to fix it. He likes it best fixed in the microwave with a little butter. After microwaving he adds a little seasoned salt. He will ask for this before any dessert! He loves most vegatables and we are thankful for that.
MM | Jun 25, 2009 | Reply
Whats so bad about smelly urine? At least then you know it’s time to change your drawers
PK | Jun 26, 2009 | Reply
I read this one remark that she juices it and takes a spoon full each day. I take one whole bunch, juice it. You get about 7 ounces and drink that at lunch time. I cant see where one spoon full has any benefits. By the way–it tastes bad but I just drink it because of the benefits. Its worth it.
Also canned asparagus was recommended. Puree it and take 3 tbls a day. That doesnt taste good either but Im all for trying.
Gia | Jun 27, 2009 | Reply
I came on this site to find what are the benefits of asparagus and your comments were not only helpful but hilarious as well!!!
It made me laugh while I read this important info.
Ps. I puree my asparagus and my pee is not smelly. Am I doing this procedure the proper and normal way.
lyana | Jun 28, 2009 | Reply
I’ve read the email about the benefit of eating asparagus and so I try to take asparagus; fried with onions, chili and bit of salt.You know what when I did a blood test (check up) my blood test result was normal. By the way the blood test was to check for cholestrol level, kidney and blood count. Thanks for my friends who forward me this email.
BP | Jun 30, 2009 | Reply
Will this help with Hepatitas C & Cirrohsis of the liver
Me | Jul 5, 2009 | Reply
Asparagus tastes yummy… I make it this way,
Clean stalks, brush them with little olive oil and grill it on hot charcoals for about 2 to 3 minutes. Drizzle with salt and pepper and enjoy. It keeps the natural flavor of the asparagus…
Another way – Clean stalks, cut into finger long pieces, and mix with similar cut pieces of carrots and french beans – coarsely chopped garlic and ginger – toss in a hot pan with little olive oil – saute for 2 to 3 mins at high flame, finish off with salt and pepper – Add some fresh parsley or basil. Super starter salad.
Ashley | Jul 6, 2009 | Reply
Put some in a ziploc bag with a little olive oil and pepper. put on the bbq and grill! slightly crunchy, and great flavour!
boaby | Aug 3, 2009 | Reply
can it increase libido
Dan | Aug 7, 2009 | Reply
The best way to eat them is RAW (nutritional reasons). However, better than nothing, eat them steamed, grilled, sauted, whatever…do not overcook them, though.
Monica | Aug 7, 2009 | Reply
well, the answer for urine and poop change is in the article: the asparagus helps detoxify the body, so all that smell/size is what you had in the body before. i presume overcooking is not healthy, nor microwave, so i will go for the lightly boiled asparagus and some kind of 10 day cure:)
MISS TAYLOR | Aug 8, 2009 | Reply
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jon | Aug 10, 2009 | Reply
can sspargas make my dick harder:)
Beth Moore | Aug 10, 2009 | Reply
I puree a can of asparagus, pouring off some of the liquid, and store the finished product. Each morning and evening I drink two tablespoons of the puree with carbonated mineral water. A delicious drink providing not only the health benefits of asparagus but mainly calcium and manganese from the mineral water.
tracy | Aug 10, 2009 | Reply
jon you are such a two year old……………
kchiew | Aug 26, 2009 | Reply
I do know the many health benefits of asparagus. An e-mail and a report that I read stated that it is a very strong cancer fighter. The recommendation is to take four tablespoonfuls of steamed and pureed asparagus twice a day. I am wondering whether the effects are similar if you eat the asparagus after you steamed it without having to puree it. Can anyone enlighten me on this?
Arun | Aug 31, 2009 | Reply
Why didn’t they teach me about asparagus and stinky urine at my school. I was so embarassed at the toilet in my office when I had this bugger[asparagus] for the first time. I will eat them again. But only on weekends. I grilled them(covered) in the oven with olive oil, salt and dried basil. It is yummy and feels healthy.
dams | Sep 9, 2009 | Reply
i drink 4 tablespoon puree asparagus twice daily for 1 month already. I drink it before breakfast with empty stomach and before bedtime. My sugar level and uric acid are normal. The excessive flow of blood during my menstruation (i even used adult diaper) is already normal. thanks to asparagus.
banananose | Sep 13, 2009 | Reply
I’m going to try it just to see what my urine smells like. You all have me curious.
KB | Sep 20, 2009 | Reply
asparagus casserole EASY and GOOD
layer it like this….
crushed saltine crackers
asparagus from can
shredded cheddar cheese
asparagus from can
shredded cheddar cheese
(mix left over juice from can and 1 can cream of mushroom soup)
pour it over layers
cover with crushed saltine crackers and put a litter butter on top
bake uncovered for 30 minutes at 350
Beth | Sep 22, 2009 | Reply
wow thanks Jack..my uncle has terminal liver cancer and I’m going to suggest asparagus to him.
Maybe it will help
Cynthia | Sep 23, 2009 | Reply
I use Dr. Chi’s Asparagus Extract which I order through Herbal Healer.com. It’s on sale right now too. Each packet is equivalent to 1/2 pound of asparagus. The packets are very handy and I have used both hot and cold water to make the tea. Not the tastiest but it beats canned! Canned, microwaving and boiling deplete the nutrients. Raw, juiced, steamed quickly or extract would be most beneficial. Using it primarily for my lungs.
osiarap | Sep 27, 2009 | Reply
Asparagus is really an aphrodisiac. Just took some a few hours ago, now… I cant’ stop pointing
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Asparagus | Oct 2, 2009 | Reply
Some people notice a strong urine odor after eating asparagus. Asparagus contains a sulfur compound called a mercaptan which when broken down releases a funny scent.
The odor will disappear when the asparagus is completely digested and absorbed
Dan Hunter | Oct 4, 2009 | Reply
I received an e-mail from a friend about Asparagus being a cancer fighting food. I don’t know if this is true or false however I do believe that our health is based on our diet and that there is a natural cure for any ailment. The e-mail that was sent to me held a link which I have read and have included with this post. I have read the other comments and I believe even more that asparagus does have some very valuable properties. Fresh asparagus is obviously the best but even canned is alright. The article mentioned that if using the canned to buy the well known brand names which I wont mention here but you can find out for yourself through the included link. I buy the bottlled container of asparagus which holds 12-25 stalks of asparagus and blend it. Takes only a few minutes and provides about a weeks supply. The article mentions that you only need to consume 4 tablespoons in the morning and 4 in the evening. I can’t say with any conviction if this works but on the other hand it won’t hurt you either unless you have an alergy. Here is the link that was given to me. Does anyone have any actual proof? http://www.snopes.com/food/ingredient/asparagus.asp
SK | Oct 5, 2009 | Reply
Hahaha the comments were hilarious! Asparagus is so good. I found this great recipe online that is delicious and healthy. Just add salt, pepper, garlic and olive oil in a pan with asparagus and bake for 7 to 11 minutes at 400. So yummy!
Pam Taylor | Oct 19, 2009 | Reply
I am a nurse working in home with a cancer client for almost a year now. I do her diet and nutrition therapy in addition to medication, juicing and supplement regimen. I see her lab work monthly and since adding asparagus in her juice and to her meals she has drastically improved! We use all organic vegetables and fruits. Juice must be drank that day as it loses potency over the 24 hour period. Also we make our own organic tumeric capsules and cinnamon capsules (empty gel caps can be purchased at health food stores). Her labs were improving already with the regimen but asparagus added a huge boost. I am a believer!!!
Richard | Oct 23, 2009 | Reply
As for me, make my own asparagus shake. I buy canned asparagus from a supermarket/ grocery store, then emptying the whole contents in a blender and adding condensed milk as a sweetener. I usually drink it 1 glass everyday of my own asparagus shake.