Artichoke is more common in daily life, it also has several names, such as "Jerusalem artichoke", "devil ginger", "ginger is not spicy", etc., although it has the word "ginger" in its name, the shape and ginger look very similar, but it is very different from ginger. Artichoke has a high starch content, so it doesn't taste as spicy as ginger, but rather sweet.
Artichoke is cool, it has the effect of clearing heat, cooling blood, and reducing swelling, so artichoke can cure fever. At the same time, there are many nutrients in artichoke, it is rich in amino acids, vitamins, iron, carotene, etc., and eating artichoke regularly has many benefits for health.
According to relevant research, there is also an extract in artichoke - inulin, which is known as "natural insulin", which is similar to insulin in the body and has a two-way regulating effect on blood sugar. On the one hand, regular consumption of artichokes can help diabetics lower blood sugar, and on the other hand, it can stabilize blood sugar levels when blood sugar is low and prevent the appearance of hypoglycemia. The rich dietary fiber in artichoke is also very good for sugar control, so it is not for nothing that artichoke is known as "pancreatic islet fruit".
In addition to helping lower blood sugar, there are many other benefits to the body of eating artichokes regularly:
The fructooligosaccharides contained in artichokes can regulate the intestinal flora, and this ingredient will reach the large intestine after entering the body, and after being broken down and utilized by bifidobacteria, it can effectively increase the number of beneficial bacteria in the intestine.
The unsaturated fatty acids and folic acid in artichoke can inhibit the absorption of fat in the small intestine, and the cholesterol content in the blood will be reduced, and it contains about twice as much potassium as ginger, which can help control blood pressure and protect the heart.
Artichoke is very rich in volatile oils and aromatic substances, which are beneficial to respiratory secretions, which can help relieve sore throats and improve respiratory diseases such as cough and bronchitis.
In addition, the inulin starch and oligosaccharides in artichoke can be antibacterial, improve the body's immunity, and promote good health.
There are actually many ways to eat artichoke:
(1) Artichoke can be pickled and eaten - freshly pickled sauce artichoke has a salty and sweet taste, and the taste is relatively crisp, which is a popular food to eat, and it is also a good health product. For example, for people with gastrointestinal discomfort or malnutrition, pickled artichokes retain their original nutrients and are good for digestion.
(2) Artichoke can be stewed and eaten - artichoke is stewed and eaten with meat, which has a rich taste and a more comprehensive and balanced nutrition. It is also beneficial for people with high blood pressure to lower their blood pressure.
(3) Artichoke can be made into salad - salad is healthy, low in calories, and suitable for almost all people, so people who like to eat artichokes but attach importance to health can make artichokes into salads and eat.
(4) Dried artichoke slices can also be tried - for people with diabetes, making artichoke into dried slices soaked in water instead of tea is beneficial for lowering blood sugar and can play the role of "pancreatic islet fruit".
Although artichoke has a variety of nutrients and there are many benefits of eating artichoke, there are also 3 types of people who cannot eat casually:
◎People with constipation: Because artichokes produce internal heat, it is easy to get angry if you eat too much, and people with constipation will aggravate their symptoms if they eat too much artichoke.
◎Patients with itchy skin and eye diseases: Because artichoke is a kind of irritating food, if such people eat too much, it is not conducive to the recovery of the disease.
◎Pregnant women: Pregnant women eating too much artichoke may be bad for the fetus, so they should also be cautious about eating artichoke.
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