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Asparagus Bunch

It's low in calories and a great source of nutrients, including fiber, folate and vitamins A, C and K. Additionally, eating asparagus has a number of potential health benefits, including weight loss, improved digestion, healthy pregnancy outcomes and lower blood pressure.

Asparagus is a spring vegetable that's packed with nutrition. When you buy asparagus, either fresh from the farmers' market or grocery store, it's best to eat it right away. Asparagus pairs nicely with lots of other spring vegetables and flavors-think peas, garlic or new potatoes.

1 cup of cooked asparagus has 40 calories, 4 grams of protein, 4 grams of fiber and 404 milligrams of potassium. Potassium is good for blood pressure and asparagus also contains a compound called asparaptine, which helps improve blood flow and in turn helps lower blood pressure.