Okay, not vitamins, but minerals that hitch a ride. Asparagus has a bit of iron. Iron carries oxygen in your blood. Low iron makes you feel like you’re breathing through a straw. A few spears won’t replace a steak, but every bit counts.
There’s also a smidge of calcium. We know, you’re shouting “Milk is better!” But calm down—this calcium is easy to absorb. Plus, asparagus has almost no calories (about 20 per cup). You can eat a mountain of it without unbuttoning your pants. Try doing that with a cheese platter.
The Verdict: Should You Eat It?
Look, asparagus isn’t a magic pill. But it’s packed with Vitamin A, K, C, E, folate, and B vitamins. It also makes your pee smell like a swamp, which is your body processing a sulfur compound. That scent? That’s the smell of health. Or at least, that’s what I tell myself.
If you hate the taste, we can’t be friends. Kidding. But seriously, roast it with salt and pepper. Drizzle lemon juice. You’ll eat it like candy. Your cells will get a vitamin party, your skin will glow, and you’ll feel smug. So go ahead, grab that bundle. Your body is basically begging you. Eat the green swords.
