This amazing diuretic vegetable nutritional value mostly because of its exhibiting an aid to digestion, strengthening of the liver function and gall bladder function, and raising of the HDL/LDL ratio. This reduces cholesterol levels, which diminishes the risk for arteriosclerosis and coronary heart disease. Aqueous extracts from artichoke leaves have also been shown to reduce cholesterol by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase and having a hypolipidemic influence, lowering blood cholesterol. Artichoke contains the bioactive agents apigenin and luteolin. C. scolymus also seems to have a bifidogenic effect on beneficial gut bacteria. Artichoke leaf extract has proved helpful for patients with functional dyspepsia, and may ameliorate symptoms of IBS.
* 1 medium artichoke (128g) contains the following nutritional information according to the USDA:
Calories: 60
Fat: 0.19
Carbohydrates: 13.45
Fibers: 6.9
Protein: 4.19
.......................................................
Semi-homemade 'Artichoke Jalapeno Dip''
Resers co. put this dip out however, try a different brand or, with another dip. This one is my favorite because it's full of artichokes and sometimes hard to find (?) By adding 3 to 4 heaping tablespoon to a pint of sour cream gives it the right texture and amount of spices. When I first got the idea it was on sale that made worth trying. Today we need to stretch the old budget... This way I can add light or baked potato chip with the savings (on sale of course.) It will make if you buy the 1 lb. 8 oz. size for months. I use it for snacks even on w/w Western Family Crackers,(which has less preservative and more fiber then the rest of these kind of crackers) Artichokes are so good for you.
Add more if you want more artichokes in the dip, but no more seasonings such as salt.
Any suggestions in comment
No comments:
Post a Comment