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It's artichoke time

Autumn and winter is the time for artichokes. An ideal vegetable for winter and with many properties. For some reason it is one of the most recommended in various diets. Today we are talking about artichokes, their properties and benefits, and we are not going to forget the best alternative out of season, canned artichokes.

With its green or purple color, the artichoke is a very old vegetable in the Mediterranean diet. Although its origin is from the area of ​​Egypt and the Greeks and especially the Romans used it a lot in their diet. Later the Spaniards took it to America where it adapted to places with a more temperate climate.

 

benefits of artichokes

It is one of the most interesting vegetables. Their fiber intake It helps a lot with digestion as well as to contain blood glucose levels. Also the phytosterols that the artichoke has help control cholesterol levels.

It is also a vegetable rich in vitamins such as vitamin B1, niacin and vitamin C. As regards the contribution of minerals, the iron, phosphorus, magnesium, calcium and potassium. Although the artichoke has a great antioxidant power the greatest benefit it brings us and for which it is best known is for its stimulating action on the secretion of bile. This action caused by the cynarin that contains the artichoke helps the digestion of fats that are accumulated in the body.

 

canned artichoke

According to various studies, canned artichokes maintains the same benefits as the fresh artichoke up to 18 months. It is important that the preserve has been made under the best conditions. Buying a quality preserve guarantees us to be able to enjoy the best organoleptic sensations and all the benefits of the product.

Cave artichokes. Photo: From the cave
Cave artichokes. Photo: From the cave

A good example is that of preserves  Of the cave who search for and select the best artichokes and harvest them when they are most tender. This company you are looking for product excellence uses the white variety from Tudela, one of the best gastronomic varieties of artichokes and organic producers. In addition, in this case, they keep them in extra virgin olive oil, a guarantee of quality and excellent product. This product provides, in addition to a magnificent gastronomic pleasure, all the benefits of being very healthy.

 

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