Description

White Artichokes

White Artichokes originate from the Mediterranean region .

The energy intake of the artichoke is moderate (40 kcal / 100 g); it is at the same level as that of the carrot.

In fact, its mineral contribution is very interesting.

The artichoke is well supplied with potassium (385 mg / 100 g) and phosphorus (95 mg / 100 g).

Likewise, its calcium (47 mg / 100 g) and magnesium (31 mg / 100 g) content is higher than in most vegetables.

Moreover, all these minerals are often deficient and yet essential to the proper functioning of the body.

In addition, artichokes also provide a wide range of vitamins, especially group B vitamins and vitamin C, anti-oxidant and anti-fatigue (8 mg / 100 g, 10% of daily need.

Benefits of adding White Artichokes to your diet:

In fact, certain ingredients in their leaves help reduce the levels of bad cholesterol (LDL) and increase the levels of good cholesterol.

Furthermore, artichokes have the highest antioxidant levels out of all vegetables.

For instance, their antioxidant ability comes from their high levels of quercetin and rutin, two specific antioxidants that reduce the chances of developing cancer.

Eating artichokes reduces the presence of toxins and facilitating their elimination from the liver and the body.

Added to that, it reduces the levels of toxins in the blood by eliminating them quickly.

The high levels of folic acid found in artichokes can prevent neural tube defects from occurring in newborns.

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