Artichokes vegetable good for liver health also benefits to heart know interesting facts swad ka safarnama

Swad Ka Safarnama: One result of the ongoing openness regarding trade in different countries of the whole country has also come out that many foreign vegetables and fruits are now available to the people of India. By the way, very few foreign fruits and vegetables are left which are not being grown in India, otherwise most of them are being grown anyway. The reason for this is that India’s weather and temperature are varied, as a result of which every fruit and vegetable is likely to grow here. In this episode, today we are talking about one such vegetable, which is completely foreign and is grown only in a few areas of India. The name of this vegetable is Hathi Chak, which is a kind of flower, but very healthy in terms of nutrition and properties. It keeps the liver healthy and is considered beneficial for sugar control.

Artichokes are special because

There are very few people who like artichokes in India. Despite this, Indian people are in love with the taste, so they have started trying their hands in this vegetable as well. There are such dealers in big cities of the country, if you call them, they will deliver this vegetable to your home with good packing. Research is going on in the country on Artichoke. It is being grown in the Pusa Institute of Kullu, Himachal. It is also being horticultured in Solan University, but it is not being cultivated there yet. Research is going on there regarding its cultivation and profit-loss.

According to Pusa sources, research is going on regarding its cultivation in South India as well. Although it is present in small form for eating and it is being grown in nurseries etc. The special thing is that due to being foreign, artichoke is very expensive now. Its price ranges from Rs 1000 to Rs 1200 per kg. It is sold in the markets only after importing it from abroad.

Variety of dishes can be made

Artichokes are sold in Delhi’s Khan Market and INA Market during winter. Although it is a flower, it is generally considered as a vegetable. Actually the part which is eaten is the bud before the flower blossoms. It is usually eaten steamed or boiled. Its taste is excellent, so before boiling it, its scales or say that the upper part of each petal of the flower is cut off. It is grown a lot in many countries of the world and it is also in great demand. It can be eaten in various ways, including steamed, grilled, fried and eaten with non-veg. Artichoke is preferred as a dish because it tastes amazing. It is said that after eating it once, there is a longing to eat it again.

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Popular vegetable of ancient Rome and Greece

Food historians say that the artichoke is one of the oldest foods in the world. It is considered a native of the Mediterranean region and a member of the sunflower family. Dr. Bishwajit Chowdhary, author and senior scientist of the Indian Agricultural Research Institute, has given information about its origin in his book ‘VEGETABLES’. They say that the globe artichoke originated from the Mediterranean region of Southern Europe and North Africa and its scientific name is Cynara scolymus. Its buds are cut before flowering, which are used as food.

According to food experts, artichoke was first harvested by the people of the Middle East. It was a popular food in ancient Rome and Greece. In the old days, it was also eaten a lot in Italy. It reached France in the 1500s and the United States in the early 1800s. Today Italy is the world’s largest producer of it, followed by Egypt, Spain and Peru. Till now it has got the status of foreign food in India.

reduces liver toxicity

Artichoke is wonderful in terms of properties. Fat and cholesterol are negligible in this vegetable and calories are also found less. Apart from this, vitamins and minerals are also found in sufficient quantity. Talking about the nutrients found in it, a medium sized artichoke has calories 60, total fat 0 grams, cholesterol 0 milligrams, sodium 120 milligrams, total carbohydrates 13 grams, dietary fiber 7 grams, protein 4 grams, vitamin C 25% , iron 11%, calcium 6% and other elements are found.

The extract found in artichoke leaves is also beneficial for the liver. image-canva

According to food expert and nutrition consultant Nilanjana Singh, this vegetable does not contain fat, so it is believed that it is beneficial for the heart and liver. Artichokes are believed to be able to detoxify the liver. Two special compounds found in it do not allow the size of the liver to increase. The extract found in its leaves is also beneficial for the liver.

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This is why it benefits blood sugar and heart

Since the amount of fiber in this vegetable is sufficient and cholesterol is also negligible. Therefore it helps in controlling blood sugar. The specialty of fiber is that it absorbs the glucose produced in the body while eating. The extract found in artichoke also breaks down glucose. You will be surprised that these elements also control blood pressure, due to which there is no pressure on the heart. Research also shows that this extract also keeps the digestion system healthy. It is also an antioxidant, which keeps the skin fresh and helps in keeping away the effects of aging. These properties also keep the hair better. Artichokes are low in fat and calories and high in fiber. Its advantage is that the stomach feels full, but it does not happen. The result of this is that obesity does not knock in the body. Although there is no side effect of eating artichoke in general, but if consumed in excess, it can cause allergic problems.

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