Do not eat artichokes whole
Artichokes are completely non-toxic and even very healthy and also available as a remedy. However, not all parts of the artichoke can be eaten. The outer leaves of the artichoke bud are tough, as is the fibrous interior, also known as hay. This should be sorted out before or during consumption. However, these parts are not poisonous, just very tough. You will learn how to harvest, store and prepare your artichoke correctly here.
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Artichoke medicinal properties
The bitter substances and acids, which are abundant in artichokes, stimulate the production of stomach acid as well as the flow of liver and bile. The artichoke has a detoxifying effect, is beneficial for digestion, dilates blood vessels and protects the cardiovascular system and other internal organs. It also regulates the level of cholesterol in the blood.
Due to these properties, they are used, among other things, for the following ailments:
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- increased levels of cholestrin
- Indigestion
- increased blood fat
- Indigestion
- in malaria patients
Artichokes are very healthy
Artichokes are rich in minerals and vitamins.
100 grams of artichoke contain, among other things:
- 44 mg calcium
- 11.7mg of vitamin C.
- 60mg magnesium
- 1.28mg iron
- 90mg phosphorus
- 370mg potassium
- 13IU vitamin A.
If you consume a normal-sized artichoke weighing 300 grams, you have a quarter of your daily calcium requirement (approx. 500mg / day), a third of your daily requirement for vitamin C (about 100mg / day), at least a third of your daily requirement for iron (10 - 15 mg / day), a third of your phosphorus requirement (600-700mg / day) and half of your daily magnesium requirement (300-400mg) covered.
