Why I HEART Asparagus... & PEE Smells? Don't CARE!

It's Day 12 and I am pretty positive I've eaten Asparagus in just about every single meal. In my Omelet? DONE. With my chicken? DONE. With my steak? DONE DEAL. A la carte? DEFINITE DONE DEAL. Roasted. Grilled. Sautéed. Chopped. Raw. Cooked any way possible, I'll eat it. EXCEPT the kind in the can. GROSS! Fresh Asparagus is the only way to go. 


So now to that burning question that I know you are ALL thinking... "Doesn't your pee smell funny?" "Stinky" "Is your pee yellow?" The answer is, YES my pee smells, but it's not THAT bad. YES, it's yellow but not lemon yellow. I did a little research on these green spears and learned that most people produce the odorous compounds after eating Asparagus, but only about 22% of the population can actually smell it. So if someone tells you that their pee doesn't smell funny, they could be telling the truth. 


For those of you who can smell that distinctive stench in the toilet, it's because of certain compounds in Asparagus that are metabolized such as ammonia; which is also a reason why Asparagus is considered a diuretic property. What the hell is a diuretic property you ask? A diuretic is any drug that elevates the rate of urination and all diuretics increase the excretion of water from our bodies.  


Was this too much Asparagus talk for a Friday? Can't you tell I'm addicted? Well, take it as my lesson of the day. Asparagus. It's healthy, it is low in calories and sodium. It provides a good source of vitamins, calcium, magnesium and zinc, dietary fiber, ETC. ETC. ETC.


And to cook it? All you need is a little OLIVE OIL, SALT & PEPPER to season these stalks.


P.S. Yesterday, I did my weigh in and I've dropped 3lbs! I am now 131.1. The six pack is forming... I can't wait to see what Week 4 will bring! 


Below, please enjoy a few of my Asparagus cooked meals. Enjoy! 

TB, Asparagus & Veggie filled Omelet

Rotisserie Chicken, Artichoke, Spinach & Asparagus

Salmon, Green Salad, Mixed Veggies With Asparagus