The artichoke is a product whose name is not yet familiar to the average Russian. He is loved and appreciated in Europe, especially in the Mediterranean countries. An exotic plant is appreciated for its unique taste and a huge number of beneficial properties. Which ones?
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The artichoke contains very few calories: there are only 47 kilocalories per 100 grams of the delicacy.
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85% of the product consists of water, so it is useful for the metabolism of cells, tissues and the body as a whole.
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Fiber, contained in abundance in the plant, stimulates digestion, improves bowel function, removes toxins with excess fluid and cleanses the body from the inside.
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The active substances in its composition protect the liver from the harmful effects of poisons that enter our body with food, prevent the development of cholecystitis, regenerate gallbladder cells, and reduce gas formation.
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The active substance inulin, contained in artichoke, helps to normalize cholesterol and blood sugar levels.
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The product has a diuretic and choleretic effect.
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Artichoke contains antioxidants and vitamin C, which neutralize free radicals, cancer cells and prevent cardiovascular diseases.
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The exotic plant increases the body's resistance to infections and strengthens the immune system.
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The artichoke contains a huge amount of vitamins, minerals and substances important for our health: vitamins of group B, vitamins C and E, iron, potassium and calcium, magnesium and phosphorus, folic acid, flavonoids, etc.
