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this was copied from wikipedia.com

Apparently for all those health conscious people thatwant to go the raw food route, there is the artichoke dip.  Theres many ways to prepare and eat artichoke in general.  Many that want to take advantage of the unprocessed , organic benefits of it make it a real focused diet.  It is true that many will benefit from going “raw” but in recent light,  artichoke is actually is actually enhanced in its nutrient value when cooked.

http://www.vegparadise.com/highestperch48.html
In past centuries the artichoke was used as a diuretic. For some it was even used as a deoderizer.  In Turkey artichoke is used as blood cleansers and for detoxing the liver . It is also believed to be a remedy for hepatitis.  Which to me would be somewhat questionable.  FurthToday, vegetables are recognized as mier research should go into it before making this type of claim.  Currently, the artichoke is being examined in research labs to explore its phytochemical contents.

“ Two of these compounds, cynarin and silymarin, possess powerful antioxidant properties that may be beneficial in helping the liver to regenerate tissue growth” says the website from Vegetarians in Paradaise.

It also claims :”That our ancestors considered the artichoke an appetite stimulant is no surprise. Research has found that the phytochemical cynarin truly does stimulate the taste buds. It’s also responsible for bringing sweet flavors to any foods you eat immediately after eating the artichoke”.

 

 

In the nut

 

rition aspect it goes into fiber being the key feature to supplying six grams providing only 60 calories.