Tag: Asparagus health benefits

According to a study published in the journal *Food Chemistry*, cooking green asparagus can increase its total antioxidant activity by up to 16%. But does this mean that cooked asparagus is definitively more healthy than its raw counterpart? The answer is more nuanced, depending on which nutrients you want to maximize.

According to the USDA, a half-cup serving of cooked asparagus contains only about 1.2 grams of sugar, making it an incredibly low-sugar vegetable. This makes asparagus an excellent dietary choice for those monitoring their sugar intake or following a low-carb diet.