Tag: Artichoke

Artichokes are rich in nutrients and also contain health-boosting flavonoids and fiber. They can help protect your liver, keep your bones strong, fight cancer, and manage blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels. They also keep your bowels regular and ease indigestion. The prebiotic fiber content encourages the growth of beneficial gut bacteria that promote health.

If you have chosen avoid animal-based sources of proteins, you can still get all the protein you need from proteinaceous vegetables. These include leafy greens like spinach, brussels sprouts, and broccoli. Sprouted mung and alfalfa beans are also terrific sources of proteins. Soybeans, lentils, asparagus, and artichokes should also be included in your diet to meet your protein needs.

Many vegetables offer protein but don’t limit yourself to salads. Edamame makes for a delicious and silky soup. Artichoke hearts can be blended with cheese for a creamy dip. For hummus with a twist, swap chickpeas for green peas. Add steamed broccoli to pesto for a protein boost. Bake kale for crispy chips. Mushrooms can be made into a sauce and mung bean sprouts can be blended with chia seeds for a delicious spread.

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Fruit and vegetables make for healthy combo meals because they are fairly high in water and fiber content, which fill your stomach up and keep you full for longer. As a result, you don’t suffer from as many hunger cravings that make you reach out for empty calories and put on more pounds. If you'd like to fill up your plate with delicious food—without filling out your trousers, make sure to add plenty of avocados, raspberries, artichokes, and broccoli to your next shopping list.

Researchers have found out that following a diet that is rich in certain foods may help in significantly controlling and preventing acne. Eating a diet that is rich in vitamin E, healthy fatty acids, minerals like magnesium, and allicin can significantly help fight acne-causing bacteria and inflammation, prevent the clogging of pores, and keep acne breakouts at bay. Also, avoiding foods that are high in preservatives, trans fats and saturated fats, and sugar content can contribute to fighting acne. Remember though, that not everyone's body reacts to the same foods in the same way. Therefore, start by slowly adding, and eliminating one food after another to find out what foods are responsible for your acne breakouts.

Think your liver is clean? Well, if you eat food, drink water, breathe air and live on planet Earth in the 21st century, then...

Artichokes are a delicious treat and can liven up a meal with their freshness. But this almost flower-like vegetable is more powerful than its appearance may lead you to believe. Researchers have discovered its hepatoprotective activity and abundant antioxidants make it a great ally in the protection of your liver. But can it actually help fix a liver problem before it happens or stop it in its tracks?

High cholesterol is when cholesterol levels in blood become very high. LDL ("bad" cholesterol) is considered a major risk factor for heart disease and...

In some people, cholesterol levels in blood become too high. This is called high cholesterol or hyperlipidemia.   High levels of LDL cholesterol (so-called "bad"...