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All About Artichokes

All About Artichokes

 "When I was growing up in Mississippi - it was good Southern food... but I also grew up with a Greek family; when other kids were eating fried okra, we were eating steamed artichokes. So I think it played a big part in my healthy cooking." - American chef Cat Cora

Artichokes can be a "super" addition to your plate due to all the benefits they provide. Try some of the tasty recipes below!

Five Fun Facts

  • Would you believe that rather than being a vegetable, the artichoke is actually a thistle? It’s true!
  • Artichokes are considered to be a superfood due to their high antioxidant content.
  • Steaming is the most popular method of cooking artichokes, but they can also be boiled, grilled, roasted, sautéed, or stuffed!
  • Sip an artichoke? In Vietnam, artichoke leaves are ground up for use in tea!
  • High in fiber, consuming a medium-sized artichoke is equivalent to consuming a cup of prunes!

Nutrition Info

Artichokes are a good source of:

  • Vitamin C
  • Vitamin K
  • Folate
  • Magnesium
  • Potassium
  • Zinc

Benefits

  • Supports heart health
  • May lower cholesterol
  • May improve liver function
  • May promote bone health
  • May improve gastrointestinal symptoms
Cautions

An allergy to artichokes may cause eczema or hay fever, so be aware. Also, if you are on a prescription blood thinner, discuss your consumption of artichokes with your doctor and find out whether you need to make a dietary change. 

Suggested Recipes

Tyler Florence’s Whole Steamed Artichokes - vegan, gluten-free

Martha Stewart’s Baked Artichokes with Bread Crumbs - vegetarian

Grilled Lemon Garlic Artichokes - vegan, gluten-free

Lidia’s Chicken with Artichokes - gluten-free

Pasta with Artichokes - vegetarian

For the Kids and Kids-at-Heart

Download this activity sheet to have some fun with artichokes.

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Credits and thanks in addition to recipes and information linked above: Healthline.com, Pixabay.com, Verywellfit.com, Webmd.com

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