It's Official...
Artichokes Are Good For You!

Artichokes are choc full of good stuff, providing 16 essential nutrients including phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, chromium, potassium, iron, and calcium.

They are also rich in fibre, vitamin A, vitamin B, and vitamin C, as well as folate.

Artichokes are fat-free with only 25 calories for a medium artichoke.

Serving Size: 1 Artichoke (edible portion) 56g

Amount Per Serving:

• Calories: 25 Calories
• Protein: 2 g
• Folic Acid: 10 mg

% Recommended Daily Value:

• Cholesterol: 0%
• Carbohydrates: 2%
• Fat: 0%
• Sodium: 3%
• Potassium: 5%
• Vitamin A: 2%
• Vitamin B: 2%
• Vitamin C: 10%
• Vitamin E: 2%
• Fibre: 12%
• Folate: 10%
• Calcium: 2%
• Copper: 2%
• Chromium: 8%
• Iron: 2%
• Thiamin: 2%
• Phosphorus: 6%
• Magnesium: 10%
• Manganese: 8%

There is currently a large amount of research being conducted on the phytochemicals contained within the artichoke, and the plant has been found to be rich in the phytochemicals cynarine and silymarin.

Cynarine stimulates the production of bile helping the digestion of fats. It also stimulates the taste buds and brings out any sweet flavours of food that is eaten after the artichokes.

Silymarin is a powerful antioxidant which may aid the liver in regenerative tissue growth.

The phytochemicals contained in the artichoke plant are being investigated for their anti-microbial, anti-oxidative, hepato-protective, and choloretic activities.

Because artichokes are so full of nutrients and phytochemicals many health researchers believe eating them may contribute to the prevention of certain types of heart disease, cancer, and birth defects.

To put all this into plain English... artichokes are good for you!