Asparagus season ranges from the end of April to the middle of June and supermarkets across the UK are stocking their shelves in abundance!
It’s not an easy veg to grow and is very labour-intensive, they come from the young shoot of a cultivated lily plant and are considered to be one of the finer delicacies of the vegetable world.
Health Benefits of Asparagus
- Good source of Vitamin K. Asparagus is high in vitamin K, which is the blood clotting vitamin.
- Contains Anti-inflammatory and Antioxidant properties.
- Nourishes the digestive tract.
- Good source of fibre
- Helps fight cancer.