As Benjamin Franklin wrote in 1781, “A few stems of asparagus eaten, shall give our urine a disagreable odour.” This odor has become so well known that post-consumption urine is now often referred to as “asparagus pee.”
On the plus side:
It's low in calories and a great source of nutrients, including fiber, folate and vitamins A, C and K. Additionally, eating asparagus has a number of potential health benefits, including weight loss, improved digestion, healthy pregnancy outcomes and lower blood pressure.
Recipe ideas:
Asparagus can be used in a number of dishes like salads, stir-fries, frittatas, omelets and pastas, and it makes an excellent side dish.
Australian Grown
YMMV in price from other Greengrocers :)
Thanks RichardL for the post on an early Coles catalog. https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/572050
Excellent, smelly wee time.