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Artichokes are one of the coolest looking foods on earth. Imagine artichokes health benefits for diabetics and we may be on to something. There has been a good number of studies that have come out online talking about the healing power of the mighty artichoke, so without further ado, let's find out with this food can do!
There have been studies online stating that eating artichokes may possibly help balance blood sugar levels in people with diabetes. There is even another study about how Cayenne pepper can also help balance the blood sugar. In other words, if you eat artichokes with cayenne pepper, you just might have a powerful healing mixture. I don't have diabetes, but if I did, I would give this a shot. Please make sure you consult your doctor before using any natural therapies.
Through my research online and off, I found information that may support artichokes role in assisting you by protecting your health from bad cholesterol. From what I could find the artichoke may be able to protect the you from hardening of the arteries, by keeping the serum triglyceride levels extremely low. Now that's one to grow on!
Here's another fascinating tidbit of information, that just might help increase your brain power without drinking coffee. Apparently, in a nutrition Journal, there was mention of several active compounds similar to caffeine located in the leaves of the artichoke. Once in a while I need something to keep me alert and if I can cut down on my coffee drinking, that would be perfect. I believe I could simply use the leaves of the artichoke and drink it, but I imagine the taste may not be too inviting.
There may be hope for recovering alcoholics or pretty much anyone else who has liver problems. Many of my herbal books have mentioned the effectiveness for artichoke leaves in healing a bad liver. These studies suggest that certain acids in the artichoke leaves may definitely help to activate the liver function. I'm thinking it's got to be the bitter taste of the leaves that are causing this, but that is only my personal theory. If that is not some exciting news for people who have damaged their livers, I don't know what is!
Are you starting to like artichokes yet? If you're still on the fence about artichokes, let me help you out. Artichokes are low in calories and they are an effective digestive aid. Any food that can make your digestive system work better, has got to get two thumbs up! If you are looking for excellent nutrition from the food kingdom, you don't have to look much further than our little friend the artichoke. If you want to learn my herbal secrets and my superior garden tips click here!
