Typical serving size: 1 medium artichoke, cooked (4 oz or 114 g)
The Jerusalem artichoke isn't in the artichoke family but is a member of the sunflower family. Its “official” name is actually sunchoke.
The artichokes grown in the United States that make their way to your plate are cultivated in California. In fact, Castroville, California, claims to be the Artichoke Capital of the World. Artichokes, a relative to the thistle, are actually a flower bud, and blossoms can be up to 7 in (18 cm) in diameter.
Prevents skin cancer: Artichokes are a great source of silymarin, an antioxidant that may help prevent skin cancer.
Helps indigestion: Artichoke leaf extract may aid in digestion by increasing the flow of bile, which is needed to digest fats. Choose an extract that is standardized for caffeoylquinic acids and follow the package directions.
Potential Allergic Reactions: Eating artichokes may provoke allergic reactions in people sensitive to ragweed.
Bake thawed frozen hearts drizzled with olive oil and ground almonds.
Steam trimmed globes in a quarter-inch of water in a covered microwaveable dish for 5 minutes.
Stuff hollowed globe artichokes with a turkey meatloaf mixture.