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The artichoke is a perennial herb of the Astrovie family. In a similar way to a green cone, we arrived from Italy, Sicily is considered the place of birth. It is true that scientists have established that, in fact, the plant was known in ancient Greece, Rome and Egypt; People started to cultivate it more than five thousand years ago. Artichoke - unpretentious vegetable, and can grow in all latitudes and climates. The artichoke is a tasty and healthy vegetable crop. A fresh plant consists of water, carbohydrates, high quality vegetable protein, a small amount of fat, fiber, vitamins, minerals. Artichokes contain vitamins: A, C, K, E, group B; Mineral elements: phosphorus, magnesium, calcium, potassium, copper, zinc, iron, and the most important antioxidant is selenium. The composition of artichokes includes substances as valuable as cynarin, which stimulates brain circulation, and inulin, which significantly reduces blood sugar levels. Therefore, they are very useful for people with diabetes, as well as for the prevention of atherosclerosis and vascular spasms of the brain. Fresh artichokes have a slight diuretic and laxative effect, and in high doses, a pronounced choleretic effect. The decoction reduces the cholesterol in the blood, eliminates the excess of uric acid. The ancient Greeks used fresh artichoke juice for baldness, rubbing on the scalp. Used as an antirheumatic, choleretic and laxative agent. The vegetables were treated for gout and the body was cleansed with food poisoning. The healers attribute to artichokes unique properties for the treatment of infertility, impotence; When prepared properly, they are aphrodisiac and increase sexual activity and sexual desire. Fresh artichoke juice, mixed with honey, treats stomatitis, tonsillitis, buccal candidiasis, various fungal inflammations, eczema and psoriasis. The most loved artichoke in Europe, without it, French, Spanish and Italian cuisine. And, for example, in Australia it is found so universally that for a long time it has been considered grass. The artichoke is a dietetic product, since the energy value is only 50 kcal per 100 grams of product. The vegetables can be eaten in different stages of maturation, very small, mature and late. The artichokes are eaten fresh, if they are very young, and cooked - stewed, pickled, baked. The most popular application is soups and salads. The salads are made of raw and pickled artichokes. In addition, they canned, prepared a variety of mixtures of vegetables, soups, stews and sandwiches. The slightly spicy nutty flavor of the artichokes can be decorated with any dish, be it pizza, pasta or risotto.
Originally posted here: https://steemit.com/naturalmedicine/@rociogomez/the-artichoke-and-its-benefits
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