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The Amazing Antioxidants in Artichokes

March 15, 2017 Robyn Stoller Blog, Cancer-Fighting Food

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Often seen on menus in dips or on the top of salads, artichokes are a superfood in every sense of the word. They are a naturally rich source of vitamins A, K, C, B-6, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, folate, calcium, iron, zinc, potassium, magnesium, phosphorous and zinc.

Research has shown that artichokes can help strengthen the immune system, lower cholesterol, detoxify the liver and may also protect against cancer, diabetes, heart attacks and strokes. Artichokes are high in fiber and can help ease digestive issues, reduce blood pressure and even eliminate hangovers.[i]

Cancer-Preventing Antioxidants

Artichokes contain the highest levels of antioxidants of any vegetable (polyphenols, flavonoids, anthocyanins among others) and are loaded with an army of beneficial nutrients that can protect the body from cancer.
One artichoke supplies 25% of the recommended daily requirement of vitamin C. Studies have shown that people with high intakes of vitamin C from fruits and vegetables might have a lower risk of getting many types of cancer, including lung, breast and colon cancer.[ii]

Artichokes are also a great source of silymarin, a flavonoid antioxidant that may help prevent skin cancer.[iii]

Adding Artichokes to Your Diet

It’s easy to start eating more artichokes — you can grill them, bake them, add them to your favorite salads or pasta or team them up with spinach to make a delicious cancer-fighting dip.

Super Spinach & Artichoke Dip

Adapted from a recipe by the Mayo Clinic Staff

Ingredients

  • 2 cups artichoke hearts
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 4 cups chopped spinach
  • 1 teaspoon minced thyme
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon minced parsley
  • 1 cup white beans, prepared
  • 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup low-fat sour cream

Directions

  • Mix all ingredients together.
  • Put in glass or ceramic dish and bake at 350Ëš F for 30 minutes.
  • Serve with whole-grain bread, crackers or vegetables for dipping.
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[i] https://organicfacts.net/health-benefits/other/health-benefits-of-artichokes.html
[ii] https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminC-Consumer/
[iii] http://foodfacts.mercola.com/artichoke.html

Comments(8)

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    Organic Health Advantages says
    August 3, 2017 at 2:34 am

    Hi,
    Thanks for sharing this amazing health benefits of artichokes, it has been a great help. Keep sharing and caring.

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    Jayaraj MS says
    May 24, 2018 at 1:38 am

    Great post. This article was very useful. Thanks for sharing this amazing health benefits of artichokes. Looking forward to seeing more.

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    Rick Jonie says
    November 15, 2019 at 1:29 pm

    I’ve been researching the antioxidant value of artichoke extract quite extensively and am intrigued by the potential I’ve seen. Thank you for the helpful article and the recipes!!

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    fitoru says
    April 15, 2020 at 6:50 am

    thanks for sharing your great blog. I appreciate all the information here.

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    Norbert says
    June 11, 2020 at 5:10 pm

    Don’t kill life 😉
    This makes ab outstanding raw-food dip, loads healthier because you keep the enzymes alive.
    Together with the inulin of the artichoke, it makes it a great anti cancer fighting dish.

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    Bonnie Ashley says
    October 29, 2021 at 5:46 am

    Excellent information on anticancer benefits of artichokes

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