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| − | Asparagus refers either to the culinary vegetable, or to the perennial plant origination from [[Europe]] which produces it. The early-spring stalks are harvested, at about eight inches in height. | + | Asparagus refers either to the culinary vegetable, or to the perennial plant origination from [[Europe]] which produces it. The early-spring stalks are harvested, at about eight inches in height.<ref>Ogden, Shepherd. The New American Kitchen Garden. Minneapolis, MN: National Home Gardening Club, 1997. Print.</ref> |
| − | + | Asparagus is very low in fat and carbohydrates and contains many nutrients including iron, magnesium, zinc and many essential vitamins. It is ideal for those looking to lose weight<ref>http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/vegetables-and-vegetable-products/2316/2</ref>. | |
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Asparagus refers either to the culinary vegetable, or to the perennial plant origination from Europe which produces it. The early-spring stalks are harvested, at about eight inches in height.[1]
Asparagus is very low in fat and carbohydrates and contains many nutrients including iron, magnesium, zinc and many essential vitamins. It is ideal for those looking to lose weight[2].
References
- ↑ Ogden, Shepherd. The New American Kitchen Garden. Minneapolis, MN: National Home Gardening Club, 1997. Print.
- ↑ http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/vegetables-and-vegetable-products/2316/2