Eat Artichokes

Description

Artichokes are a bulb like flower bud from the thistle family. People compare their taste to a mixture of broccoli and asparagus. Eating artichokes may help provide your body with plenty of nutrients help alleviate high blood pressure and improve liver and digestive functions.

Benefits

• Boost immune function
• Decrease risk of heart attack, diabetes, cancer, and stroke
• Aid in healthy digestion
• Prevents liver damage and improve liver function

Why it works

• Thanks to its eupeptic properties, the consumption of artichokes improves the digestive process.
• One of the most important components of the artichoke is cynarin, a substance that promotes the production of bile by the liver. This has the advantage of reducing cholesterol levels, purifying the urinary tract, and regulating toxins in the blood.
• Antioxidant properties may impair cancer cell growth, and prevent cholesterol formation.
• May help lower blood sugar levels, specifically from the action of one of its components: inulin.
• Probiotic - supports the growth of good gut bacteria, which generates greater stability and regulation in the digestive and nutrient decomposition function.

Side Effects

• Gastric upset/Flatulence from overconsumption
• Some people may have allergic reactions to any of the components of the artichoke, so any unusual changes after consumption should be reported to a professional.

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Eat Berries , Eat Asparagus, Eat Broccoli, Eat Garlic, Eat Arugula, Eat Cauliflower.

Notes

• Women were not allowed to eat Artichokes in many countries until after the 16th century, as it was believed that they were aphrodisiacs. 
• Artichokes are technically a flower bud that have not yet bloomed.
• There are many varieties of the artichoke, depending on the specific geographic location where one is located. For example, in France there are about 3 varieties, in Spain two varieties, and in the United States at least 3.