In a healthy diet it is important to consumption of vegetables. One of the most interesting is the artichoke. We are going to tell several reasons why it is essential to have it very present in our diet.
La artichoke (Cynara scolymus) had its origin in North Africa and very soon spread throughout the Mediterranean. One of the countries where they have a higher consumption is Italy and they consume them in countless recipes. In Spain we only consume one 38% of our production.
The cynarin in the artichoke
La artichoke it is a very healthy vegetable. To talk about its properties we must talk about the cinnarine. This active compound very present in it is responsible for preventing the accumulation of fats in the liver.
This item also has diuretic properties avoiding the formation of kidney stones. The same active principle prevents the formation of stones in the gallbladder by stimulating the secretion of bile salts. The increase in these secretions helps us control and lower the level of triglycerides in blood, thus helping to reduce the risk of cardiovascular problems.
Inulin
Another interesting component in artichokes is inulin. It is a carbohydrate that is metabolized slowly in the body fordering fructose instead of glucose. Fructose is a sugar that does not need insulin for its assimilation. All of this helps people with diabetes in their diet.
In addition to all the properties described above, the artichoke gives us potassium, which, together with its low sodium level, helps us keep our blood pressure at normal levels. Is rich in vitamins C and K as well as of vitamin E and B-6. It has a satiating power and has fiber, which makes it interesting for many diets.
For all this it is a vegetables to take into account in our diet and increase its consumption. We will find many recipes that invite us to cook it in a thousand ways. We can find them almost all year round in its three main varieties: hybrid, white and purple.
They can also be purchased frozen and canned, presentations that maintain the majority of vitamin levels and properties.
