#thursdaythrive   all about Asparagus!

• Peak Asparagus season is April through late June
• When choosing Asparagus look for green stalks with purple tinged tips – smooth skin, uniform color & dry in contact tip
• Each spear of Asparagus has just 4 calories & no fat or cholesterol
• Asparagus is high in fiber, folate & potasium
• To extend the life of your asparagus refrigerate the stalks, tips in a cup of shallow water