Asparagus

Oven vegetables - asparagus: Extra virgin olive oil, black pepper, dill, salt

Squeeze a little lemon over the finished dish.

Asparagus contains vitamins and minerals, and is also a diuretic and fiber-rich vegetable that helps prevent fluid retention and constipation.
Asparagus nutrients include vitamins A, C, E, and K, as well as chromium, fiber, and folic acid. By eating asparagus regularly, the body gets many nutrients that are essential for its functioning.

Antioxidant:
- the ability to neutralize the effects of free radicals
Free radicals attack cells, causing aging.

Brain health:
- folic acid is good for the brain
- can reduce the risk of cognitive disorders, can help with better sleep, can relieve stress and fatigue, can relieve depression

Bone health:
The vitamin K in asparagus strengthens bones. It would be good for children to eat asparagus for their growth and development.
- note, children under 5 years old and middle-aged adults
- asparagus contains osteocalcin (a protein found in bone tissue)

Destroys viruses:
- nourishes the body with nutrients that are beneficial for immunity
- prevents the flu or other viral or bacterial diseases

Promotes weight loss:
- potassium - reduces belly fat
- fiber - prevents constipation and removes toxins from the body

Diuretic:
- promotes fluid removal
- recommended for people with fluid retention, swelling or kidney problems, high blood pressure
- Asparagine stimulates urine production
- does not contain sodium naturally

Laxative:
- fiber - the ability to regulate bowel function
- fiber - can lower cholesterol and support the breakdown of sugar in the blood