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Can Artichokes save your Life/Liver?

Artichokes are great for overall health! These prickly thistles pack a powerful boost to your:

  • Bone & muscles
  • Blood
  • Digestion
  • Cardiovascular system
  • Immunity
  • And, even contribute to weight control

While it has many quality nutrients, one of the most powerful is Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum). The “heart” of the artichoke contains most of the benefits. Some of these magnificent health ingredients are:

  • Milk Thistle
  • Potassium
  • Vegetable Fiber
  • Protein
  • Calcium
  • Iron
  • Vitamins A, B, C, E, & K
  • Phosphorous
  • Phytonutrients & Antioxidants
  • Magnesium
  • Niacin, riboflavin, & thiamine
  • Bitter cynarin – mostly in the leaves

The most beneficial artichoke is the Globe Artichoke. While originally from Ethiopia, it became valued by Greece and Italy for its many medicinal properties. Eventually, it was brought to America and is grown in abundance in the Central Valley of California. The beautiful element to the artichoke is how profoundly all of the nutrients benefit your body, such as:

  • Maintaining blood pressure and blood sodium
  • Immune boosting to prevent diseases and reduces risk of cancer
  • Aids digestion and intestinal health with fiber
  • Builds bones and soft tissues
  • Supports muscle and nervous system function
  • The Globe Artichoke/Milk Thistle may stimulate and increase bile production in the liver and gallbladder as well as decrease cholesterol in the liver
  • Fiber helps stabilize blood sugar levels, lessen the risk of heart disease, and promote weight loss
  • Milk Thistle my also benefit the liver by protecting it against toxins and infection
  • The Cynarin in the Globe Artichoke may act as protection and assist in regeneration for the liver
  • Globe Artichokes may stabilize blood sugar levels which improve the function of the pancreas, helping diabetes
  • The bitter Cynarin may contribute to promoting the growth of Bifidobacteria in the digestive tract which has been shown to help with IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) and its symptoms

Some of the ways to prepare artichokes is the steam, bake, or marinate them. Get creative, make the heart into salad dressing, a vegetable dip, or sauce for your pasta. Just be sure to each plenty and eat them regularly!

And… as always, consult with your physician if you have any concerns about taking Milk Thistle.

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