When the asparagus season is in full swing you really should enjoy them as much as possible: they are a very good for your health because they are rich in amino acids, vitamins, have excellent diuretic and laxative effects and are good for the cardiovascular system.

In Italy there are eight species of asparagus, including the well-known types (green), but also white asparagus, and wild asparagus. The name comes from the Persian ‘asparag’ Cimadolmo meaning ‘shoot’ or ‘bud’.