Those who eat asparagus on a regular basis can experience a diuretic effect because of all the fiber that it contains and it is certainly good for the gastrointestinal tract, keeping it nice and clean. Asparagus also has certain antioxidants and anticarcenogenic properties help to prevent certain types of cancer and to promote overall health.

This vegetable also has quite a bit of Vitamin B12 and B9 in it which is especially important for women who are pregnant and want to make sue that their child comes into the world as healthy as possible. Those who eat asparagus on a regular basis will find that it helps to get rid of excessive water in the body which is just one good thing that can come from eating it.