Artichokes and Health
Artichokes are low in calories, with only 60 calories for one medium cooked globe. They are naturally fat-free.The artichoke is a natural diuretic, a digestive aid, and provides nutrition to health-promoting bacteria in the intestinal tract.
Some studies suggest that fresh artichokes help control blood-sugars in diabetics and lower cholesterol levels thus warding off arteriosclerosis.
Although artichokes have a high amount of natural sodium, they are still lower than most processed foods, and are also good sources of fiber, potassium and magnesium.
More About Artichokes and Artichoke Recipes:
• Artichoke Selection and Storage• Artichoke Cooking Tips
• Artichokes do not go with wine FAQ
• How to Eat an Artichoke
• Artichoke History
• Artichoke Legend and Lore
• Artichokes and Health
• Artichoke Recipes
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