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Thursday, December 12, 2013

Artichokes and Health



By Peggy Trowbridge Filippone

Artichokes are low in calories, with only 60 calories for one medium cooked globe. They are naturally fat-free.
 
The artichoke is a natural diuretic, a digestive aid, and provides nutrition to health-promoting bacteria in the intestinal tract.
 
Some studies suggest that fresh artichokes help control blood-sugars in diabetics and lower cholesterol levels thus warding off arteriosclerosis.
 
Although artichokes have a high amount of natural sodium, they are still lower than most processed foods, and are also good sources of fiber, potassium and magnesium.
 
See Video for the Artichoke & Spinach Dip Recipe:
 

 

 

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