Why you should eat artichokes

You can either cook just the inner part or the whole thing — leaves et al and enjoy its unique taste. Here are some benefits...

- Long suffering from digestion issues and wonder what will effectively drive away your bowel problems? Try artichokes and see how they improve your digestive system. Since they are an effective diuretic, they will make sure digestion occurs naturally and will also ensure that your gallbladder works optimally.

- Want to give your liver a detox? Give it some tender loving care by having a bowl of nourishing artichoke soup. Since it contains antioxidants like cynarin and silymarin, artichokes work wonders for your liver and even regenerate tissues in the liver. Have some boiled artichokes after a binge drinking weekend to give your system a good detox.

- Health experts say that the antioxidants present in artichokes do a brilliant job in boosting immunity and have higher levels of antioxidants than most vegetables. Comprising antioxidants like luteolin, anthocyanins, quercertin and rutin, you can be assured that you’re eating one of the healthiest vegetables around.

- Want to reduce your cholesterol levels naturally? Stock your kitchen with artichokes. The vegetable’s leaves contain certain properties that do a great job of reducing cholesterol levels by raising good cholesterol (HDL).

- You can manage your fibre intake by regularly having artichokes in your diet — the vegetable is packed with fibre, which is one of the essential nutrients required by your body.

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