What is the nutritional value of artichokes?
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Julie Daniluk answered:Four amazing reasons to eat more artichokes:
Prevent stomach ulcers: Recent research indicates that the extracts in artichokes can be isolated and used to increase the amount of mucous created by the stomach lining. (1) This mucous protects the stomach lining from the acids that break down our food and prevents the creation of holes (ulcers) in the stomach lining.
Potential as an alternative cancer treatment: Artichokes have been shown to have potent anti-angiogenesis properties (prevent the development of new blood vessels). These techniques are often used in cancer patients to stop circulation to tumors, ultimately starving them to death. (2)
Help prevent cardiovascular disease: The high amounts of antioxidants in artichokes prevent the damage to arterial walls that initiates the build-up of cholesterol. Artichokes have also been shown to have blood-lipid lowering capabilities, which make them the ultimate prevention food for cardiovascular disease. (3)
Support healthy eyesight: Artichokes are high in lutein, a powerful carotenoid antioxidant that has been shown to prevent the devastating effects of macular degeneration as we age. (4)
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- http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/store/10.1046/j.1365-2036.2003.01767.x/asset/j.1365-2036.2003.01767.x.pdf;jsessionid=CCDB49AA79655C2B07302DAEA205F5DC.d04t01?v=1&t=h23lwmmx&s=1c026092005b30819cd55500e8643b1dc9216991
- http://www.jpp.krakow.pl/journal/archive/03_05_s1/pdf/125_03_05_s1_article.pdf
- http://jpet.aspetjournals.org/content/310/3/926.long
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2826786/pdf/nihms158368.pdf
Four amazing reasons to eat more artichokes: Prevent stomach ulcers: Recent research indicates that the extracts in artichokes can be isolated and used to increase the amount of mucous created by the stomach lining. (1) This mucous protects the... More -
Dr. Michael T Murray answered:Globe artichokes are an excellent source of dietary fiber, magnesium, and the trace mineral chromium; a very good source of vitamin C, folic acid, biotin, and the trace mineral manganese; and a good source of niacin, riboflavin, thiamin, vitamin A, and potassium. A medium-sized globe artichoke delivers all these nutrients for a mere 60 fat-free calories and also provides 4.2 g of protein, no cholesterol, 0.2 g of fat, and 11.2 g of carbohydrate with 5.4 g of fiber.
Globe artichokes are an excellent source of dietary fiber, magnesium, and the trace mineral chromium; a very good source of vitamin C, folic acid, biotin, and the trace mineral manganese; and a good source of niacin, riboflavin, thiamin, vitamin A,... More
