The Farmers Market started yesterday! I was so happy to see all of the vendors and eager shoppers despite the high winds. I am looking forward to garden season as the rewards for growing/buying locally grown foods is priceless. This is the perfect time to buy Minnesota grown asparagus. Luckily, our neighbor has a patch and has been sharing with us.

Facts about asparagus I bet you did not know:

Helps prevent birth defects if you eat it while you are expecting.

Helps to relieve menstrual cramps (who can't use a little help in that department!?)

Increases the recovery rate and success of chemo-therapy.

Helps rid off warts when you eat it! (wow nature is amazing!)

Naturally detoxifies the body!

Helps in production of milk for lactating mothers (why didn't I have this info 9 years ago!!??)

Has anti-oxidants in it slows down the aging process (Natures Botox!)

and.....

Asparagus can be used as an aphrodisiac to enhance sexual activity!!!!

What do you think Ladies, asparagus for supper tonight?

Lisa Fahey

(I just listed a few - Google asparagus for the list of all of the other benefits.)