Asparagus: A Spring Superfood
Fresh Michigan asparagus will be showing up in the produce aisles of your local store soon. One of spring's favorite crops, it is a nutrient powerhouse. One cup of cooked asparagus offers over 101% of the recommended daily intake of vitamin K, 67% of folate, 33% of copper, 24% of vitamin B1,20% of selenium, 19% of vitamin B2, 18% of vitamin C and E, plus a host of other nutrients, including over 14% of the RDI for fiber. This tasty morsel comes with some great benefits!