But to answer your afrocentric question, the different empires each had their own established slave networks and infrastructure in Africa (logistics as has already been stated), see: 1  Arab slave trade. 2  Barbary slave trade. 3  Slavery in the Ottoman Empire.
Asparagus is a vegetable belonging to the lily family, which also includes onions, leeks and garlic. Eat asparagus as part of a heart-healthy diet, as it contains no fat, no cholesterol and very little sodium.
You can, in fact, eat asparagus raw. One of my favourite raw asparagus recipes is Miss Foodwiseâs Asparagus ribbons and pomegranate pearls salad. Raw asparagus is also great with feta cheese and radish. I occasionally add a spear or two to a fresh green smoothie, too. Accompaniments