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Artichoke

Health BENEFITS of Artichokes:

High in Vitamin B9 (Folate)

  • helps the body convert food into energy
  • supports a healthy nervous system
  • assists in producing oxygen-carrying red blood cells
    (see full list here)

High in Vitamin K

  • essential for proper blood clotting and wound healing
  • assists in transporting calcium to the bones
  • helps prevent bone loss and bone fractures
    (see full list here)

High in Vitamin C

  • works as an antioxidant fighting damaging free radicals
  • assists the body in making collagen protein
  • helps strengthen the immune system
    (see full list here)

High in Silymarin (Phytonutrient)

  • helps the liver and gall bladder with detoxification
  • supports a healthy immune system
  • helps balance blood sugar and reduce insulin resistance

High in Cynarin (Phytonutrient)

  • stimulates bile production in the stomach
  • helps lower LDL cholesterol in the blood
  • aids in preventing indigestion, bloating, constipation, and diarrhea

High in Fermentable Fiber (Prebiotic)

  • feeds and strengthens the healthy bacteria in the gut 
  • aids in reducing heart disease and diabetes
  • helps strengthen the immune system and lowers the risk of obesity

Good Amounts of:

MACRONUTRIENT PERCENTAGE OF CALORIES
(1 medium artichoke, cooked = approximately 76 calories)

69%
Carbohydrates
22%
Protein
9%
Fat

MACRONUTRIENT BREAKDOWN

(grams per 1 medium artichoke, cooked)

15.4g
Carbohydrates

5.2g
Protein

.8g
Fat

FIBER & NATURAL SUGARS

(grams per 1 medium artichoke, cooked)

7.7g
Fiber*

1.4g
Natural Sugars*

NET CARBS

(grams per 1 medium artichoke, cooked)

7.7g
Carbohydrates – Fiber = Net Carbs

*Recommended fiber intake is 25g for women and 38g for men each day per the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.

*Natural sugars occur naturally in whole foods. There is no specific recommendation for natural sugars. However, the recommended maximum amount of "added sugar" per the American Heart Association is 24g (6 teaspoons) for women and 36g (9 teaspoons) for men each day. Added sugar is the sugar added to processed and packaged foods and does not include natural sugars. The less added sugar in your diet the better! (4g sugar = 1 teaspoon of sugar)

Nutritional Data Source: U.S. Agricultural Research Service Nutrition Data Release 28.