4. A Natural Diuretic
Asparagus has been used as a medicine for thousands of years; just one of these reported medical uses includes the use of asparagus as a natural diuretic.
Why would you need a diuretic? People normally take diuretics when they are having difficulty urinating, or when they are in need of something to detox their body by flushing the toxins their body has picked up over time through the kidneys: Through this method, the toxins are filtered through the kidneys and then expelled through the urine.
It might be recommended by your doctor or nutrition specialist, especially if you have been having trouble with bloating or swelling of the legs, hands, and feet, which can be a sign of water retention. This is a common side-effect of heart and blood pressure medications, and it’s a great reason to add asparagus to your diet.
Other natural diuretics include things like cranberries and cranberry juice.