I have some very worthwhile insights for you about an often-overlooked superfood, artichoke, but first...
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THE MIGHTY ARTICHOKE
You can easily find globe artichokes in most grocery stores.
They are a type of thistle plant originating in the Mediterranean that have been used medicinally for thousands of years.
In fact, they're a relative of milk thistle, which you may already know is outstanding for liver health.
(And
don't confuse them with the Jerusalem artichoke, which is also very healthy but to which globe artichokes are not related!)
For starters, globe artichokes are very high in fiber. In fact, one medium artichoke provides about
25% of the RDI of fiber.
Most adults today don't get nearly enough fiber, which provides many benefits such as helping to detoxify your body, promoting healthy gut bacteria, and achieving healthy weight loss.
Artichokes are high in many essential nutrients, such as vitamin C -- which is also important for detox -- as well as folate, potassium, and magnesium (which many adults are also low in and has many benefits, such as fighting depression and boosting memory).
And artichokes provide among
the highest levels of antioxidants of any vegetable!
Just one of those antioxidants, luteolin, is excellent for promoting
healthy cholesterol levels.
And two antoxidants rich in artichoke leaf extract -- cynarin and silymarin -- may be the top reason it's so beneficial for liver health.
Artichoke leaf extract has been shown, for example, to increase bile production, which
helps eliminate harmful toxins from your liver.
Yet another antioxidant rich in artichokes, chlorogenic acid, is exceptional for liver health -- and may also help
lower the risk of certain cancers, improve glucose regulation, and fight inflammation!
In summary, research shows that
Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus -- a.k.a. globe artichokes -- may be most beneficial for:
--> Improving liver health
--> Lowering "bad" LDL cholesterol and raising "good" HDL cholesterol
--> Improving digestive health
--> Detoxification
--> Lowering blood sugar
--> Helping to regulate blood pressure
--> Anti-cancer and anti-inflammation benefits
--> Overall immunity
Now, artichokes can be eaten cooked or even raw to get the many of the fiber and nutrient benefits.
HOWEVER, the leaves of the artichoke -- which have some tough-to-consume parts and are often discarded in cooking to get to the especially tasty artichoke heart -- are where
the lion's share of the nutrition benefits are at.
For this reason, you may want to consider an artichoke leaf extract supplement.
Always talk to your healthcare provider before any new supplement, of course, and as always, do consider an
organic artichoke leaf extract supplement (you can easily search online for "USDA Certified Organic artichoke leaf extract," for example.)
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Consider some delicious globe artichokes for your dinner tonight, and enjoy your day!