Food = Medicine - Asparagus

“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food” 

                                                                            -Hippocrates

What if you only ate foods that also had medicinal value? It may seem odd to us now, but that is exactly what food is for. Somehow we confused the real reason to eat - to nourish and heal - with a fake and manufactured reason - to satisfy cravings. In this weekly series, I will talk about whole foods that heal. That gives you a new food to try each week - so you can feel the benefits for yourself.

This week's food:

Asparagus

Vitamins:A, B, C, E

Minerals: Potassium, Zinc

This week's food, asparagus, has been known to help with female issues like fertility, lactation, and PMS. It is also used for detoxification, and as a prevention for kidney stones. 

Asparagus can be prepared quickly and easily. It can also be a great snack. I eat it with a drizzling of olive oil and just a bit of grey celtic salt. 

Grab some organic asparagus for a great side dish this week!