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Thursday, March 15, 2007
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FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Don't disparage the Asparagus!
You've seen them in all of the markets, those slender stems standing upright in a puddle of water, bundled with rubber bands earmarking 20 or so individual stalks. Gorgeous green in color, occasionally creamy white or even regally purple, asparagus heralds the triumphant return of springtime like no other food can. Asparagus grows like crazy in home gardens and produces edible spears from its submerged crown after about 3 years. Then it will reign supremely for an additional 20 to 30 years. It has zero fat, zero cholesterol, minimal sodium, and huge amounts of folic acid, potassium, fiber, thiamin and assorted vitamins. Asparagus is the king of healthy vegetables!
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