In today’s post, we learn how to cook asparagus on the grill. However, we should also learn the many reasons why you should be eating this vegetable.

Health Benefits of Asparagus

When you will finally understand how healthy asparagus is, you will definitely start making it part of your spring diet. Following are a few benefits of eating asparagus:

• Asparagus may make your pee smelly but it keeps your urinary tract in a healthy condition. Women who don’t pee enough are likely to get a urinary tract infection. Asparagus is a natural diuretic because it contains the amino acid asparagine. It helps to flush out the excess fluid and salt from your body that are the cause of UTIs if not expelled from the system

• Asparagus, especially the one that comes in purple color, is great for getting the body rid of free radicals. They contain anthocyanins that are responsible for the red, blue, and purple colors in fruits and vegetables. These have anti-oxidizing properties that clean the system

• You can maintain or lose weight by eating asparagus. They are low in fat and calories but rich in soluble and insoluble fiber. This is why it is a great vegetable option for those conscious about their weight

Grilling the Asparagus

When you see the vegetable, it may seem bland to you. To be fair, this is what most people seem to think about varying vegetables. But there are plenty of delicious ways you can cook vegetables and give a treat to your taste buds. If you can learn how to make asparagus on the grill, you will not only enjoy a healthy meal but one that tastes great.

Grilling asparagus is no rocket science. It is an incredibly simple recipe that requires salt, pepper, olive oil, trimmed and fresh asparagus spears, and of course a grill.

Here is what you need to know about how to cook asparagus on the grill:

• Preheat the grill on high heat

• Apply 1 tablespoon of olive oil to a pound of asparagus spears. Sprinkle salt and pepper to your taste

• Grill the spears on high heat for 2 to 3 minutes or until the desired tenderness is reached

Enjoy a healthy and tasty meal!

How To Cook Asparagus On The Grill

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Grilled Asparagus

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