Before you go full-asparagus diet, know this: too much too fast can backfire. If your body isn’t used to high-fiber foods, eating a pound of asparagus in one sitting is like asking a couch potato to run a marathon. You’ll get cramps, gas, and possibly a very dramatic story to tell your friends.
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Start slow. Have a few spears with dinner, not an entire farm. And drink water—lots of it. Fiber soaks up water like a sponge, and if you’re dehydrated, that sponge turns into a cement block in your colon. Not fun.
Also, if you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or are sensitive to FODMAPs, asparagus can be a bit of a troublemaker. The inulin we praised earlier can also cause gas and discomfort in sensitive tummies. Listen to your body, and maybe keep a gas mask nearby.
