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How healthy are artichokes?
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Artichokes are the edible buds of a thistle flower and are one of the most underrated vegetables.
PHOTO: SUZANNE SAROFF/NYTIMES
Amanda Schupak
NEW YORK – Artichokes may look intimidating, but if you can get past their prickly exterior, you will find a wealth of nutritional benefits. And you do not have to master preparation techniques to enjoy them – canned and jarred versions are similarly nutritious.
High in fibre, low in calories and packed with vitamins and minerals, artichokes are one of the most underrated vegetables, said Teresa Eury, a dietitian at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital in Vero Beach, Florida. Though technically, they are not vegetables – they are flower buds.
