June Food of the Month: Asparagus

Asparagus is a fast growing vegetable. One spear may grow as much as ten inches in a day. It is strengthening the female hormones, promoting fertility, increasing lactation, and relieves menstrual pain. According to the National Cancer Institute asparagus is the food highest in glutathione, an important anticarcinogen. It also contains rutin that helps prevent small blood vessels from rupturing. It contains good amounts of vitamin A, B-complex, C, & E, as well as potassium & zinc.

Vinca Asparagus Recipe - Serves: 4 Preparation Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes Ingredients 1 pound fresh asparagus, 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon garlic, minced, salt & pepper, drizzle balsamic vinegar pre-heating the oven to 400 degrees rinse the asparagus, dry, and place on the cookie sheet, drizzle with the olive oil, tossing well, and sprinkle on salt and pepper, add the garlic and put in the oven, roast the asparagus for about 15 minutes until tender, drizzle on balsamic vinegar and serve.