* FACT: THIS SUPER FOOD FIGHTS INFLAMMATION. I could list a boatload of foods that protect your body from the ravages of inflammation, but well just quickly talk about a few today that you might not realize how powerful they really are... and theyre tasty too! 1. Artichokes -- I never used to eat these all my life, but just in the last couple years, Ive grown to really love steamed artichokes! Many people have only used the artichoke hearts that come in a jar, and those are okay, but I think the REAL taste and health benefits come from getting whole artichokes and steaming them yourself. You can boil artichokes as well, but I prefer steaming them, and they take about 45-60 minutes in a steamer for a large artichoke. Once we steam the artichoke, we like to make a dipping mix made of melted grass-fed butter, mixed with olive oil, and a little garlic and salt. Then we eat the flesh from the base of each leaf, and finally get to the anticipated grand finale... the artichoke heart, which is pretty scrumptious! A whole artichoke is a reasonably hearty meal for one person, or shared between 2 or 3 people can be a nice appetizer or snack. Artichokes are loaded with unique antioxidants (more than almost all other vegetables tested) that have powerful health benefits and helps to fight inflammation in your body. Some of the powerful antioxidants in artichokes are anthocyanins, cynarin, quercertin, rutin, luteolin, and silymarin. This amazing vegetable is also purported to support healthy liver function, has powerful benefits for your digestive system, and also can improve your cholesterol ratios! Consider adding a couple artichokes a week to your meals and your body (plus your taste buds) will thank you.
Posted on: Sat, 17 May 2014 13:11:42 +0000
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