[HIGHLIGHTS] Eating asparagus: Why raw asparagus is particularly healthy

Asparagus can be eaten raw and is considered very healthy. The thick the sticks, the more bitter the taste when raw.

Raw asparagus tastes slightly sweet and can have a slightly nutty aroma. Asparagus contains only a few calories and scores with many nutrients such as potassium, vitamin C, vitamin E and phytochemicals. Since many vitamins and trace elements are sensitive to heat, they can be destroyed during cooking. If you eat asParagus raw, you will therefore consume significantly more healthy nutrients.