Avocado
Artichokes
are a large
plant from the thistle family and has tough, petal
shaped prickly
leaves.
The bulb of the plant has about 15-25 calories, zero
fat, potassium,
vitamin
C, B, E and pro-vitamin A, folate, magnesium,
manganese, copper, iron,
zinc and calcium, dietary fiber, and high mineral and
trace element
content,
chlorogenic acid , cynaroside. flavonoids,
caffeoylquinic acids,
caffeoylquinic
acid derivatives, luteolin, scolymoside.
It also contains 'Cynarine'
and 'scolymoside' which have been shown to stimulate
bile production
and
bile secretion and lower cholesterol.
It also
contains
inulin,
a carbohydrate that gives the artichoke its slightly
sweet taste and
used
as a digestive aid and liver tonic to treat
Jaundice.
It has
been a
traditional food
where the bulbs have been eaten with main meals as a
gourmet treat, a
base
topping for pizzas, used to make dips of a rich
nutty flavor and also
used
in salads.
Warnings
Avoid
eating if you are suffering from biliary obstruction
since it increases bile
and
avoid if breastfeeding as it may hinder lactation.
People with
allergies
to the compositae family should avoid eating it and
it may increase flatulence.
Medical
Uses
Cholesterol
Reducer
and
Liver Damage Preventative: Eat 1 or 2 ripe raw
fruit daily will help
lower cholesterol levels and keep the liver
healthy.
Avocados
are
dense in potassium,
folate, dietary fiber, vitamin C, vitamin E,
riboflavin and vitamin B6,
and cholesterol-free, sodium-free.
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