Alcachofa / Artichokes Fruit from PERU

ALCACHOFA / Artichokes Fruit

Part of the plant family of sunflowers, the Alcachofs is actually a perennial thistle. Cultivated originally in the Mediterranean region, the Alcachofs became scarce after the fall of the Roman Empire. They had their return in Italy in the 1500s and then appeared in America after their introduction by French and Spanish gardeners.

Today, California virtually provides all Alcachofs in the United States. If they are allowed to grow wild, Alcachofss bloom in large purple flowers.

Health Benefits of AlcachofssAlcachofs provide 28 percent of the recommended daily dose of fiber, which is important to stay "regular" by helping with digestion. Fiber can also help reduce blood sugar and blood pressure levels, prevent inflammation and protect heart health, and reduce your lipoprotein or "bad" cholesterol levels. The cinarina in the Alcachofs (observe the botanical name) increases the production of bile in your liver, which in turn gets rid of the cholesterol in your body.Another benefit of Alcachofs is 25 percent of the daily requirement for vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, which provides antioxidant action to protect from damage from free radicals (such as air pollution), which are formed while our bodies convert food into energy. Vitamin C also provides collagen to help the wounds heal quickly and protects the body from disease by helping it absorb iron.

Nutrition Facts : Alcachofa amount per 100 gm

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