← All Vegetables
🌱
🥦 Vegetables

Asparagus

Prebiotic, diuretic, and folate-rich

What is Asparagus?

Asparagus is a top prebiotic food — feeds beneficial gut bacteria. Mild diuretic effect supports kidney function. High folate.

Key nutrients (per 100g cooked)

Approximate values — varies by variety, season, and preparation method.

Vitamin K70%
Folate67%
Vitamin C12%
Iron15%

Conditions Asparagus may help

Each condition below has a complete food-based healing plan. Asparagus fits into the eat-list of these conditions.

Best preparation & usage

Roast at 200°C for 12 min. Steam briefly. Grill. Don't overcook. Eat ends if tender.

Why Asparagus works

Who should avoid or limit

Can give urine a strong smell — harmless. Mild allergies possible. Spring asparagus is most flavourful.

More Vegetables

Sources & further reading

Nutrition figures on this page come from standard food composition data. These links let you check the numbers and read the underlying research yourself rather than taking our word for it.