Asparagus

Asparagus is a very good source of fiber, folate, vitamins A, C, E and K, and chromium. 

Cancer

Asparagus is packed with antioxidants and can neutralize cell-damaging free radicals. Asparagus is the best food source of glutathione, a detoxifying compound that helps break down carcinogens and other harmful compounds like free radicals. In addition, Asparin A, a compound in asparagus, has been found to halt the growth liver cancer cells and can even cause death in those cells.