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Nowadays, the task of food is not only satisfying hunger, but also having a positive effect on health. Gladly we reach for new products, we get acquainted with their composition and properties, we become conscious, educated and health conscious consumers. In our kitchens can find products such as milk thistle and young barley or coconut water.
Quite recently, juice from artichoke. Why is it worth buying?
Artichoke for weight loss
Artichokes are low in calories and high in fiber. These other vegetables have characteristics as well, so that is not what makes them unique. Artichoke it does, however inulin – it is a polysaccharide that works similarly to dietary fiber. Inulin is also there prebioticso it positively influences intestinal microflora. Current research results show that a normal microbiome does important in the fight against overweight and obesity, and intestinal diseases are closely related with dysfunctions of other organs.
Artichokes are also a source chlorogenic acid. It reduces absorption of sugar from the gastrointestinal tract and improves the sensitivity of tissues to insulin. Thanks to this, it can be helpful in the fight against extra kilos. AND you probably have more of them after Christmas.
Artichoke for high cholesterol
In the artichoke we can also find cinathrin. It has been proven that This substance effectively lowers the level of cholesterol and lipids in the blood, protecting by the formation of atherosclerotic changes.
Artichoke for the liver
The same substance – cinathrin, also acts as a cholagogue, cholagogue and hepatoprotective, which contributes to the regeneration of the liver. After During holidays, such regeneration is often needed, especially when we were burdening liver with fatty meats, thick sauces, mayonnaise and salads cakes. Cynathrin helps to improve blood supply to the liver, which facilitates the process of removing toxins and unnecessary products metabolism from the body.
Cinnamon can be used to help treat cirrhosis liver.
Artichoke for tumors
Artichoke can be helpful not only after the holiday season overeating, but also in the fight against cancer. It is a vegetable rich in antioxidants. They fight oxygen free radicals attacking various structures within the body. It has been shown that due to the presence of antioxidants, the extract of artichoke inhibits the multiplication of cancer cells and accelerates it apoptosis, i.e. the death of cancer cells.
The antioxidants – apigenin are of key importance here and luteolin, which trigger the production of the enzyme responsible for the decline the production of anti-apoptotic proteins in cancer cells.
Artichoke for acne
Artichoke has also been appreciated by the cosmetics industry, is a component of preparations intended for the care of acne-prone skin. It has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, inhibiting the growth of microorganisms responsible for acne lesions.
Why the juice?
Of course, it makes sense to include only artichokes and in your diet I strongly encourage you to do so. All the more so now that it begins season. However, if we want to notice their positive effect on the body, then we would have to eat them every day for a certain period. Therefore, in this case the right dose of which you can do every day is better drink.
Bibliography:
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