Artichokes are packed with important nutrients.
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Did you know that when you eat artichokes, youre eating flower buds that haven’t bloomed?
Artichokes are pinecone-shaped vegetables that are in season in spring and fall.
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Nutrition experts list the unique benefits of artichokes, and why theyre such a healthy veggie.
Top Benefits of Artichokes
They’re full of fiber.
This means that its easily broken down andused by the good gut bacteria as a food source.
They’re rich in potassium.
Potassium is really important for blood pressure, Linares says.
Potassium is also atype of electrolyte, Hultin says.
They’re a good source of folate.
Healthy adults require 400 micrograms DFE offolate, orvitamin B9, per day.
They’re high in magnesium.
They contain vitamin C and other potent antioxidants.
Vitamin C is one of the main antioxidants in artichokes.
One medium artichoke gives you 10% of the RDA of vitamin C for healthy adult women.
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FODMAP refers to a group of fermentable natural sugars in certain foods that can cause unwanted gut symptoms.
Inulin is considered to be high FODMAP, and artichokes contain inulin.
Adding More Artichokes to Your Meals
When cooked, artichoke develops a nutty and earthy flavor.
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