Nutrition of Artichokes

Artichoke Attributes

    Botanical name: Cynara scolymus

    A member of the sunflower family of vegetables, the artichoke is actually a perennial thistle. First cultivated in the Mediterranean region, artichokes became scarce after the fall of the Roman Empire. They made a comeback in Italy in the 1500s, and then appeared in the Americas after introduction by French and Spanish gardeners.

    Today, California provides virtually all of the artichokes in the U.S. If left to grow wild, artichokes blossom into large purple flowers.

Health Benefits of Artichoke

    Artichokes supply 28 percent of the recommended daily value of fiber, which is important for keeping you “regular,” by helping to move material through your system. Fiber can also help lower blood sugar and blood pressure levels, prevent inflammation and protect heart health, and reduce your lipoprotein or "bad" cholesterol levels. The cynarin in artichokes (note the botanical name) increases bile production in your liver, which in turn rids cholesterol from your body.

    Another benefit of artichokes is the 25 percent daily requirement of vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, providing antioxidant action to protect cells from damage from free radicals (such as air pollution), which are formed as our bodies convert food into energy. Vitamin C also supplies collagen to help wounds heal quickly and protects the body from disease by helping it absorb iron.

    Other extras in artichokes include 24 percent DV of vitamin K (another antioxidant), and folate (22 percent, for making and maintaining RNA and DNA cells, and to help prevent anemia). Minerals also are plentiful, serving up good amounts of magnesium, manganese, copper, potassium, and phosphorus. source by: foodfacts.mercola.com

Health Benefits of Artichokes:

    Increased Immune Function
    Reduced Cancer Risk
    Protection Against Heart Disease
    Regulation of Blood Sugar and Insulin Dependence
    Slowing the progression of AIDS
    Slowing Aging
    DNA Repair and Protection
    Alleviation of Cardiovascular Disease
    Alleviation of Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
    Alzheimer's Protection
    Osteoporosis Protection
    Reduced Risk of Type II Diabetes
    Reduced Frequency of Migraine Headaches
    Alleviation of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
    Antioxidant Protection
    Prevention of Epileptic Seizures
    Prevention of Alopecia (Spot Baldness)
    Artichokes are known for the detoxification and regeneration of the liver, reducing sugar and cholesterol levels in the blood, and for aiding the gallbladder in the metabolism of fat.
    *Some of these health benefits are due to the nutrients highly concentrated in Artichokes, and may not necessarily be related to Artichokes.
Source by: healthaliciousness.com

Nutrition of Cassava.

Definition: Nutrition

The intake of food, considered in relation to the body's dietary needs. Good nutrition - an adequate, well balanced diet combined with regular physical activity - is a cornerstone of good health. Poor nutrition can lead to reduced immunity, increased susceptibility to disease, impaired physical and mental development, and reduced productivity. The diet of an organism is what it eats, which is largely determined by the availability, processing and palatability of foods. A healthy diet includes preparation of food and storage methods that preserve nutrients from oxidation, heat or leaching, and that reduce risk of food-born illnesses.

What is  Cassava?

Cassava (also known as Yuca) is a root vegetable grown in over 90 countries.  Cassava is a staple food for half a billion people across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. It is the perfect alternative to wheat flour when dried and ground using our proprietary method. It is totally unique from the traditionally milled cassava flours on the market. Source by. ottosnaturals.com

Health Benefits of Cassava (Yucca):

    Increased Immune Function

    Protection Against Heart Disease

    Slowing Aging

    DNA Repair and Protection

    Alleviation of Cardiovascular Disease

    Alleviation of Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)

    Alzheimer's Protection

    Osteoporosis Protection

    Reduced Risk of Type II Diabetes

    Reduced Frequency of Migraine Headaches

    Alleviation of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)

    Antioxidant Protection

    Prevention of Epileptic Seizures

    Prevention of Alopecia (Spot Baldness)

    Cassava is known to contain levels of cyanide so the leaves and skin of the root should be avoided. Cooking or soaking the cassava root makes it safe for consumption.

    *Some of these health benefits are due to the nutrients highly concentrated in Cassava (Yucca), and may not necessarily be related to Cassava (Yucca).

Source by healthaliciousness.com