Spotlight On: Asparagus

I’ve always been a fan of asparagus. The past few weeks I’ve been receiving a bunch of lovely asparagus spears from the CSA my family joined. Not only does it taste great, but it’s also low in calories and a good source potassium. For people with active, physical lifestyles, getting enough potassium is important because it works together with sodium to balance the fluids and electrolyte levels in your body. At my house we’ve recently experimented at making asparagus soup as well as asparagus risotto. But you don’t need a difficult recipe though in order to enjoy this veggie. . . . → Read More: Spotlight On: Asparagus