{"id":9619,"date":"2026-03-29T17:00:19","date_gmt":"2026-03-29T21:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/?p=9619"},"modified":"2026-03-29T12:22:40","modified_gmt":"2026-03-29T16:22:40","slug":"health-benefits-of-asparagus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/health-benefits-of-asparagus\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Healthy Benefits of Asparagus and the Best Ways to Prepare It"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-7::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-7{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-8::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-8{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-9::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-9{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-10::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-10{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-11::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-11{display:block;}<\/style><p>There are several health benefits of asparagus, and you should try to add this spear-like plant food to your dinner plate whenever you can.<\/p>\n<p>This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/asparagus-benefits\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tasty vegetable will<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Help keep your immune system healthy.<\/li>\n<li>Lower your cholesterol<\/li>\n<li>Help prevent diabetes, cancer, and heart disease<\/li>\n<li>And more&hellip;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Okay, so maybe you don&rsquo;t care much for asparagus because every time you go to the toilet after eating the food, your urine seems to have an unpleasant odor. I&rsquo;m sure we&rsquo;ve all experienced that before, after eating even a small amount of asparagus. But it&rsquo;s nothing to be alarmed about, and there&rsquo;s also no need to go rushing off to the emergency room either.<\/p>\n<p>Asparagus is also an excellent source of folate and vitamin E and&nbsp;<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">contains<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fructooligosaccharide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> fructooligosaccharides<\/a><\/span>, (wow! what a name), which help promote the growth of beneficial bacteria in the colon. It is also a natural diuretic.<\/p>\n<p>Did you know that during the 17th century in France, asparagus was extremely popular among the royal household, and not just for its incredible fresh taste, but also because the tender spears were thought to be a powerful aphrodisiac?<\/p>\n<p>For asparagus connoisseurs, there&rsquo;s no better welcome sign when those brilliant green tips start poking their heads above ground. It&rsquo;s also a welcome sign for your health as well, since asparagus contains compounds that can help in the fight against cancer, heart disease, and congenital disabilities.<\/p>\n<h2>What Are The Health Benefits of Asparagus?- 1. Asparagus is Rich in Vitamin E<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_28574\" style=\"width: 1610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28574\" class=\"size-full wp-image-28574\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/asparagus-harvest.jpg\" alt=\"asparagus harvest in a green plastic bowl.\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/asparagus-harvest.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/asparagus-harvest-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/asparagus-harvest-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/asparagus-harvest-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/asparagus-harvest-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/asparagus-harvest-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/asparagus-harvest-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/asparagus-harvest-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28574\" class=\"size-full wp-image-28574 eager-load\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201600%20900'%3E%3Crect%20width='1600'%20height='900'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"asparagus harvest in a green plastic bowl.\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/asparagus-harvest.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/asparagus-harvest.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/asparagus-harvest.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/asparagus-harvest-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/asparagus-harvest-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/asparagus-harvest-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/asparagus-harvest-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/asparagus-harvest-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/asparagus-harvest-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/asparagus-harvest-150x84.jpg 150w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-28574\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image credit: Backyard Garden Lover.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Another reason to add asparagus to your plate is that this veggie contains vitamin E, which is great for your heart. Getting just 10 international units of vitamin E a day can substantially reduce your risk of heart disease.<\/p>\n<p>Five spears of asparagus have around 0.4 international units of vitamin E, which is about one percent of the daily value.<\/p>\n<p>While it may be difficult for you to eat a ton of asparagus to get all the vitamin E alone, you also get vitamin E in dark leafy green vegetables such as spinach, Swiss chard, and kale, as well as in nuts such as almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, and pecans.<\/p>\n<p>Seeds such as pumpkin, sunflower, and sesame are also excellent sources of vitamin E, as are avocados, squash, pumpkin, broccoli, and fruits such as raspberries, blackberries, mangoes, peaches, apricots, and guavas.<\/p>\n<p>Vitamin E does a lot more than protect you from heart disease; it may also even help prevent Type II or non-insulin-dependent diabetes. It does this by protecting your pancreas (the organ that produces insulin) and also by influencing how your body burns sugar. People with low levels of vitamin E also run the risk of developing diabetes nearly four times that of people who get plenty of this vitamin regularly.<\/p>\n<h2>2. Asparagus Contains Folate<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_34291\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-34291\" class=\"size-full wp-image-34291\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/purple-asparagus-e1749053229872.jpg\" alt=\"a basket of freshly picked asparagus sitting in the asparagus patch.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-34291\" class=\"size-full wp-image-34291 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/purple-asparagus-e1749053229872.jpg\" alt=\"a basket of freshly picked asparagus sitting in the asparagus patch.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/purple-asparagus-e1749053229872.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-34291\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Yay Images.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The asparagus spears are full of folate, a B vitamin, which is essential for helping your cells to regenerate. Just five spears contain 110 micrograms of folate, which is about 28% of the daily value.<\/p>\n<p>We should all be taking in about 400 micrograms of folate a day for optimum health, and if you&rsquo;re a woman and are pregnant, you might want to take in as much as 600 micrograms. Not only is folate excellent for women in their childbearing years, but it also helps in the fight against heart disease in men and women.<\/p>\n<p>Folate acts as a floodgate that controls the amount of homocysteine (an amino acid) in the bloodstream. When folate levels drop, homocysteine levels rise, causing damage to the tender arteries that supply blood to your heart as well as your brain. Getting enough folate may be just as crucial for preventing heart disease as it is for controlling cholesterol.<\/p>\n<p>If only we would increase our intake of folate to at least 400 micrograms a day, we would see the number of deaths caused by heart disease drop considerably. Now, you don&rsquo;t have to get all your folate from asparagus: other foods richly endowed with folate include broccoli, spinach, Bok Choy, and cauliflower, to name just a few.<\/p>\n<h2>3. Asparagus Contains Glutathione, a Detoxifying Compound<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_38415\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38415\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38415\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Shutterstock_1344091328.jpg\" alt=\"Organic farming asparagus in black soil\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Shutterstock_1344091328.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Shutterstock_1344091328-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Shutterstock_1344091328-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Shutterstock_1344091328-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Shutterstock_1344091328-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Shutterstock_1344091328-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Shutterstock_1344091328-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Shutterstock_1344091328-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Shutterstock_1344091328-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38415\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38415 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Shutterstock_1344091328.jpg\" alt=\"Organic farming asparagus in black soil\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Shutterstock_1344091328.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Shutterstock_1344091328-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Shutterstock_1344091328-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Shutterstock_1344091328-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Shutterstock_1344091328-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Shutterstock_1344091328-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Shutterstock_1344091328-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Shutterstock_1344091328-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Shutterstock_1344091328-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Shutterstock_1344091328.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-38415\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Shutterstock.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>There is a protective substance in asparagus called glutathione. This protein acts as a powerful detoxifying compound that helps remove poisonous free radicals &ndash; high-energy particles.<\/p>\n<p>That, when left unchecked, has the effect of ricocheting wildly through your body, scarring and punching holes in your cells, and doing the type of damage that can easily lead to serious cancer. Asparagus is one of those vegetables that is high on the list for its glutathione content.<\/p>\n<p>Adding to that, the health benefits of asparagus can help ward off many common health-related problems with its anti-inflammatory properties, including issues such as certain cancers, heart disease, and all types of diabetes.<\/p>\n<p>Not only does asparagus contain substances such as glutathione and folate, but it&rsquo;s also packed with a lot of other vital goodies like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>vitamin C<\/li>\n<li>vitamin B<\/li>\n<li>vitamin E<\/li>\n<li>vitamin K<\/li>\n<li>selenium<\/li>\n<li>manganese<\/li>\n<li>calcium<\/li>\n<li>zinc<\/li>\n<li>iron<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>4. Asparagus Can Help You Lose Weight<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_36107\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-36107\" class=\"size-full wp-image-36107\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Shutterstock_2261742943.png\" alt=\"asparagus with steak and mashed potatoes\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Shutterstock_2261742943.png 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Shutterstock_2261742943-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Shutterstock_2261742943-1200x675.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Shutterstock_2261742943-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Shutterstock_2261742943-728x410.png 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Shutterstock_2261742943-480x270.png 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Shutterstock_2261742943-320x180.png 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Shutterstock_2261742943-960x540.png 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Shutterstock_2261742943-1080x608.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-36107\" class=\"size-full wp-image-36107 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Shutterstock_2261742943.png\" alt=\"asparagus with steak and mashed potatoes\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Shutterstock_2261742943.png 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Shutterstock_2261742943-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Shutterstock_2261742943-1200x675.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Shutterstock_2261742943-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Shutterstock_2261742943-728x410.png 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Shutterstock_2261742943-480x270.png 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Shutterstock_2261742943-320x180.png 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Shutterstock_2261742943-960x540.png 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Shutterstock_2261742943-1080x608.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Shutterstock_2261742943.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-36107\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Shutterstock<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Full of fiber and low in calories, asparagus is a great addition to your diet if you&rsquo;re trying to lose weight.<\/p>\n<p>You can eat a lot of asparagus without loading up on calories. I can eat an entire tray of broiled asparagus: so yummy!<\/p>\n<h2>5. Asparagus is a Great Mood Booster<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_35847\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-35847\" class=\"size-full wp-image-35847\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Joyful-young-woman-enjoys-her-time-at-home-and-watering-her-plant-by-the-window-at-home.-woman-takes-care-of-her-fern-water-on-the-tree-on-a-relaxing-day-in-the-garden-at-home.jpg\" alt=\"Joyful young woman enjoys her time at home and watering her plant by the window at home. woman takes care of her fern water on the tree on a relaxing day in the garden at home.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Joyful-young-woman-enjoys-her-time-at-home-and-watering-her-plant-by-the-window-at-home.-woman-takes-care-of-her-fern-water-on-the-tree-on-a-relaxing-day-in-the-garden-at-home.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Joyful-young-woman-enjoys-her-time-at-home-and-watering-her-plant-by-the-window-at-home.-woman-takes-care-of-her-fern-water-on-the-tree-on-a-relaxing-day-in-the-garden-at-home-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Joyful-young-woman-enjoys-her-time-at-home-and-watering-her-plant-by-the-window-at-home.-woman-takes-care-of-her-fern-water-on-the-tree-on-a-relaxing-day-in-the-garden-at-home-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Joyful-young-woman-enjoys-her-time-at-home-and-watering-her-plant-by-the-window-at-home.-woman-takes-care-of-her-fern-water-on-the-tree-on-a-relaxing-day-in-the-garden-at-home-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Joyful-young-woman-enjoys-her-time-at-home-and-watering-her-plant-by-the-window-at-home.-woman-takes-care-of-her-fern-water-on-the-tree-on-a-relaxing-day-in-the-garden-at-home-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Joyful-young-woman-enjoys-her-time-at-home-and-watering-her-plant-by-the-window-at-home.-woman-takes-care-of-her-fern-water-on-the-tree-on-a-relaxing-day-in-the-garden-at-home-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Joyful-young-woman-enjoys-her-time-at-home-and-watering-her-plant-by-the-window-at-home.-woman-takes-care-of-her-fern-water-on-the-tree-on-a-relaxing-day-in-the-garden-at-home-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Joyful-young-woman-enjoys-her-time-at-home-and-watering-her-plant-by-the-window-at-home.-woman-takes-care-of-her-fern-water-on-the-tree-on-a-relaxing-day-in-the-garden-at-home-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Joyful-young-woman-enjoys-her-time-at-home-and-watering-her-plant-by-the-window-at-home.-woman-takes-care-of-her-fern-water-on-the-tree-on-a-relaxing-day-in-the-garden-at-home-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-35847\" class=\"size-full wp-image-35847 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Joyful-young-woman-enjoys-her-time-at-home-and-watering-her-plant-by-the-window-at-home.-woman-takes-care-of-her-fern-water-on-the-tree-on-a-relaxing-day-in-the-garden-at-home.jpg\" alt=\"Joyful young woman enjoys her time at home and watering her plant by the window at home. woman takes care of her fern water on the tree on a relaxing day in the garden at home.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Joyful-young-woman-enjoys-her-time-at-home-and-watering-her-plant-by-the-window-at-home.-woman-takes-care-of-her-fern-water-on-the-tree-on-a-relaxing-day-in-the-garden-at-home.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Joyful-young-woman-enjoys-her-time-at-home-and-watering-her-plant-by-the-window-at-home.-woman-takes-care-of-her-fern-water-on-the-tree-on-a-relaxing-day-in-the-garden-at-home-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Joyful-young-woman-enjoys-her-time-at-home-and-watering-her-plant-by-the-window-at-home.-woman-takes-care-of-her-fern-water-on-the-tree-on-a-relaxing-day-in-the-garden-at-home-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Joyful-young-woman-enjoys-her-time-at-home-and-watering-her-plant-by-the-window-at-home.-woman-takes-care-of-her-fern-water-on-the-tree-on-a-relaxing-day-in-the-garden-at-home-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Joyful-young-woman-enjoys-her-time-at-home-and-watering-her-plant-by-the-window-at-home.-woman-takes-care-of-her-fern-water-on-the-tree-on-a-relaxing-day-in-the-garden-at-home-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Joyful-young-woman-enjoys-her-time-at-home-and-watering-her-plant-by-the-window-at-home.-woman-takes-care-of-her-fern-water-on-the-tree-on-a-relaxing-day-in-the-garden-at-home-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Joyful-young-woman-enjoys-her-time-at-home-and-watering-her-plant-by-the-window-at-home.-woman-takes-care-of-her-fern-water-on-the-tree-on-a-relaxing-day-in-the-garden-at-home-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Joyful-young-woman-enjoys-her-time-at-home-and-watering-her-plant-by-the-window-at-home.-woman-takes-care-of-her-fern-water-on-the-tree-on-a-relaxing-day-in-the-garden-at-home-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Joyful-young-woman-enjoys-her-time-at-home-and-watering-her-plant-by-the-window-at-home.-woman-takes-care-of-her-fern-water-on-the-tree-on-a-relaxing-day-in-the-garden-at-home-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Joyful-young-woman-enjoys-her-time-at-home-and-watering-her-plant-by-the-window-at-home.-woman-takes-care-of-her-fern-water-on-the-tree-on-a-relaxing-day-in-the-garden-at-home.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-35847\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Shutterstock.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Because of its high content of folate and vitamin B, asparagus can help lift your spirits ( at least indirectly).<\/p>\n<p>Couple eating asparagus with a bit of time in the garden (tending to your asparagus and other veggies you are growing), and you&rsquo;ll be in a better mood.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Store Asparagus to Get the Most Out of It<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_31377\" style=\"width: 1610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-31377\" class=\"size-full wp-image-31377\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/store-bought-asparagus.jpg\" alt=\"store-bought asparagus bunches.\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/store-bought-asparagus.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/store-bought-asparagus-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/store-bought-asparagus-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/store-bought-asparagus-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/store-bought-asparagus-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/store-bought-asparagus-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/store-bought-asparagus-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/store-bought-asparagus-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-31377\" class=\"size-full wp-image-31377 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/store-bought-asparagus.jpg\" alt=\"store-bought asparagus bunches.\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/store-bought-asparagus.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/store-bought-asparagus-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/store-bought-asparagus-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/store-bought-asparagus-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/store-bought-asparagus-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/store-bought-asparagus-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/store-bought-asparagus-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/store-bought-asparagus-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/store-bought-asparagus.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-31377\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image credit: YAY Images<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Because folate gets destroyed by exposure to air, heat, or light, you need to take special care when storing asparagus. Place your asparagus bunch in a cup with 1\/2&Prime; of water in the bottom and stick it in the fridge. Better yet, eat it as soon as you pick (or purchase) it.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to cooking asparagus, vigorous boiling isn&rsquo;t necessary. You also have to remember that this vegetable is incredibly tender, so in order not to destroy too many of the nutrients, you may want to microwave your asparagus instead. Even steaming asparagus can eliminate some of the nutrients.<\/p>\n<p>Since most of the nutrients in asparagus are in the tips, it&rsquo;s far better to slow cook them upright in a tall container rather than piling them at the bottom of a baking dish. Just add a few inches of water to the pot, cover with a lid, and bring to a simmer.<\/p>\n<p>The reason you should keep the tips of the asparagus out of the water is that this way you&rsquo;ll not only preserve the nutrients, but it also helps the stalks cook more evenly, as well as much more quickly.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Best Prepare Asparagus<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_38401\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38401\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38401\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Shutterstock_1981322939.jpg\" alt=\"Woman's hand shear green asparagus in the garden.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Shutterstock_1981322939.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Shutterstock_1981322939-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Shutterstock_1981322939-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Shutterstock_1981322939-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Shutterstock_1981322939-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Shutterstock_1981322939-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Shutterstock_1981322939-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Shutterstock_1981322939-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Shutterstock_1981322939-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38401\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38401 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Shutterstock_1981322939.jpg\" alt=\"Woman's hand shear green asparagus in the garden.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Shutterstock_1981322939.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Shutterstock_1981322939-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Shutterstock_1981322939-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Shutterstock_1981322939-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Shutterstock_1981322939-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Shutterstock_1981322939-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Shutterstock_1981322939-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Shutterstock_1981322939-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Shutterstock_1981322939-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Shutterstock_1981322939.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-7\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-38401\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Shutterstock.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Because of the asparagus&rsquo;s natural freshness, you don&rsquo;t necessarily need to add butter or a sauce to bring out its delicate flavor. All it needs is quick steam or broil, and you can even eat it raw, straight out of the garden.<\/p>\n<p>Although you can eat asparagus from top to bottom, the last bit of the stalk can be slightly woody and sturdy. It&rsquo;s best to discard that part. The easiest way to do this is to bend the stem, which should naturally snap off where the inflexible end stops, and the tender part starts.<\/p>\n<p>However, if the spears are thick, the snap method could waste the perfectly good flesh. To preserve more of the stalk, use a vegetable peeler to peel the bottom area of each spear. Using a sharp knife, you can easily prod the point where the flesh turns woody. Then cut the bottom off there.<\/p>\n<h2>1. Add it to your salads raw<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_40943\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40943\" class=\"size-full wp-image-40943\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shutterstock_2288957163.jpg\" alt=\"Green salad with asparagus and radish\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shutterstock_2288957163.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shutterstock_2288957163-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shutterstock_2288957163-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shutterstock_2288957163-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shutterstock_2288957163-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shutterstock_2288957163-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shutterstock_2288957163-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shutterstock_2288957163-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shutterstock_2288957163-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40943\" class=\"size-full wp-image-40943 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shutterstock_2288957163.jpg\" alt=\"Green salad with asparagus and radish\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shutterstock_2288957163.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shutterstock_2288957163-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shutterstock_2288957163-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shutterstock_2288957163-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shutterstock_2288957163-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shutterstock_2288957163-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shutterstock_2288957163-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shutterstock_2288957163-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shutterstock_2288957163-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shutterstock_2288957163.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-8\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-40943\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Shutterstock.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>This is the easiest! Add a few fresh spears to your daily salad for some added nutrition and fiber.<\/p>\n<p>I always eat some while picking it, straight out of the ground!<\/p>\n<h2>2. Broil it for a quick treat or side dish<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_31378\" style=\"width: 1610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-31378\" class=\"size-full wp-image-31378\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/broiled-asparagus.jpg\" alt=\"An aluminum sheet pan with broiled asparagus.\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/broiled-asparagus.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/broiled-asparagus-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/broiled-asparagus-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/broiled-asparagus-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/broiled-asparagus-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/broiled-asparagus-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/broiled-asparagus-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/broiled-asparagus-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-31378\" class=\"size-full wp-image-31378 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/broiled-asparagus.jpg\" alt=\"An aluminum sheet pan with broiled asparagus.\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/broiled-asparagus.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/broiled-asparagus-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/broiled-asparagus-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/broiled-asparagus-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/broiled-asparagus-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/broiled-asparagus-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/broiled-asparagus-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/broiled-asparagus-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/broiled-asparagus.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-9\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-31378\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image credit: Backyard Garden Lover.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Wash, trim, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and broil for 5 minutes, turning once. It&rsquo;s THAT simple! You can eat this as a snack or add it as a side dish.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/how-to-cook-asparagus\/\">cooking asparagus<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>3. Make asparagus quiche<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_40945\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40945\" class=\"size-full wp-image-40945\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shutterstock_1959830116.jpg\" alt=\"Asparagus tart, vegan quiche homemade pastry, healthy foods\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shutterstock_1959830116.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shutterstock_1959830116-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shutterstock_1959830116-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shutterstock_1959830116-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shutterstock_1959830116-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shutterstock_1959830116-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shutterstock_1959830116-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shutterstock_1959830116-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shutterstock_1959830116-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40945\" class=\"size-full wp-image-40945 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shutterstock_1959830116.jpg\" alt=\"Asparagus tart, vegan quiche homemade pastry, healthy foods\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shutterstock_1959830116.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shutterstock_1959830116-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shutterstock_1959830116-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shutterstock_1959830116-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shutterstock_1959830116-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shutterstock_1959830116-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shutterstock_1959830116-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shutterstock_1959830116-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shutterstock_1959830116-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shutterstock_1959830116.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-10\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-40945\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Shutterstock.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Our asparagus doesn&rsquo;t often make it past broiled or in salads, but occasionally, I prepare a garden quiche and add asparagus to it, too. Very tasty and colorful.<\/p>\n<h2>4. Use the woody parts to make asparagus soup<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_40946\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40946\" class=\"size-full wp-image-40946\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shutterstock_1898648179.jpg\" alt=\"Fresh green asparagus soup in bowl on wooden table\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shutterstock_1898648179.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shutterstock_1898648179-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shutterstock_1898648179-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shutterstock_1898648179-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shutterstock_1898648179-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shutterstock_1898648179-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shutterstock_1898648179-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shutterstock_1898648179-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shutterstock_1898648179-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40946\" class=\"size-full wp-image-40946 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shutterstock_1898648179.jpg\" alt=\"Fresh green asparagus soup in bowl on wooden table\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shutterstock_1898648179.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shutterstock_1898648179-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shutterstock_1898648179-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shutterstock_1898648179-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shutterstock_1898648179-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shutterstock_1898648179-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shutterstock_1898648179-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shutterstock_1898648179-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shutterstock_1898648179-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shutterstock_1898648179.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-11\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-40946\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Shutterstock.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>I personally have a hard time throwing good food away. So, I use the harder parts of the asparagus to make <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/cream-of-asparagus-soup-recipe\/\">cream of asparagus soup<\/a>. It&rsquo;s a must-try at least once in the spring!<\/p>\n<h4>Disclaimer<\/h4>\n<p>Please take note that the information on this page is designed for educational purposes only. This information is by no means a substitute for medical care by a licensed healthcare provider.<\/p>\n<h3>Read more<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/how-to-cook-asparagus\/\">From Roasted to Grilled&mdash;Perfect Asparagus, Every Time<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/how-to-grow-asparagus\/\">How to Grow Asparagus: Secrets to a Healthy Crop<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are several health benefits of asparagus, and you should try to add this spear-like plant food to your dinner plate whenever you can. This tasty vegetable will: Help keep your immune system healthy. Lower your cholesterol Help prevent diabetes, cancer, and heart disease And more&hellip; Okay, so maybe you don&rsquo;t care much for asparagus &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":70727,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_stopmodifiedupdate":false,"_modified_date":"","rop_custom_images_group":[],"rop_custom_messages_group":[],"rop_publish_now":"no","rop_publish_now_accounts":[],"rop_publish_now_history":[],"rop_publish_now_status":"pending","disable-in-feed":false,"article-schema-type":"","disable-critical-css":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[33],"tags":[],"ppma_author":[8072],"class_list":["post-9619","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-vegetable-gardening"],"authors":[{"term_id":8072,"user_id":1,"is_guest":0,"slug":"adriana-copaceanu","display_name":"Adriana Copaceanu","avatar_url":{"url":"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/adriana.jpg","url2x":"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/adriana.jpg"},"0":null,"1":"","2":"","3":"","4":"","5":"","6":"","7":"","8":""}],"mv":{"thumbnail_id":70727,"thumbnail_uri":"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_2137538623-300x169.jpg"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9619","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9619"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9619\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":70728,"href":"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9619\/revisions\/70728"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/70727"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9619"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9619"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9619"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ppma_author?post=9619"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}