Artichoke: How to Clean and Why You Should Eat It
Cholesterol, heart health, treatment for rheumatic pain and cancer. 10 wonderful facts about artichokes, along with a fascinating video explanation on its consumption from a halachic perspective.
Cooked artichoke with lemon (Photo: Shutterstock)Before we begin enumerating the health benefits of artichokes, as this vegetable often has worm infestations, it's recommended for everyone to watch Rabbi Moshe Vaya's tutorial video, which explains the correct consumption method from a halachic perspective.
Now, after understanding the proper halachic use (it's preferable to consume only the base, as cleaning the leaves is a cumbersome and almost impossible process), we can freely discuss the amazing properties of the artichoke, known in Hebrew as kanras:
1. Excellent for detoxifying the body
With the arrival of spring, vegan physicians recommend liver detoxification by incorporating artichokes in your daily diet in various forms. This cleanse is especially known to help regenerate the liver, but it's wise to consult with a doctor or another professional before deciding on this, as it may harm some people (especially those taking different medications).
2. Natural Blood Pressure Balancer
Suffer from high or low blood pressure? Artichokes are known to aid in balancing blood pressure and bringing it to an accurate level.
3. Aids Digestive Health
Artichokes are considered a marvel when it comes to the digestive system: their bitter taste produces salts in the gallbladder, stomach acids, and enzymes that enhance the food digestion process in the body.
4. Artichoke and Lemon
A combination of artichoke and lemon - whether in cooking or eating it as it is, proves to be a winning combination for overall body health maintenance.
5.Artichokes to Combat Bad Cholesterol
For decades, vegan doctors recommended daily consumption of artichokes to treat bad cholesterol, diabetes, high blood pressure, and arteriosclerosis. Since it's a vegetable rich in soluble fibers, it significantly helps reduce blood sugar and cholesterol levels.
6. Possesses Anti-Cancer Properties
7. Contributes to Heart Health
8. Excellent for Treating Rheumatic Pain
Containing an effective antioxidant called silymarin, artichokes are excellent for treating rheumatic diseases that manifest in various joint inflammations and gout. The silymarin assists the liver in eliminating substances that cause chronic inflammation, which is why its consumption is vital for people suffering from these diseases.
9. Great for Boosting the Immune System
10. Enhances and Strengthens Vision
