4 amazing benefits of asparagus you should know about

Relieve stress

2. More stress resilience

Stress messes with your microbiome and your sleep. But a 2017 study found that eating prebiotic foods (like asparagus) prevents stress from getting the best of your gut and sleep cycle.

Researchers found that prebiotic foods kept the gut’s healthy bacteria count high, even during extra stressful times. It also helped people return to normal sleep patterns when stress hit.

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Jenny Smiechowski

By Jenny Smiechowski

Jenny Smiechowski is a Chicago-based freelance writer who specializes in health, nutrition and the environment. Her work has appeared in online and print publications like Chicagoland Gardening magazine, Organic Lifestyle Magazine, BetterLife Magazine, TheFix.com, Hybridcars.com and Seedstock.com.

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