Let's discover the benefits and fantastic detox properties of artichoke water, how to prepare it and how to use it
Let's find out the benefits and the fantastic ones detox properties dell 'artichoke water and how to use it
Il artichoke it is a vegetable that has different properties so much that it is used not only in the kitchen but also as an excellent phytotherapeutic remedy in particular for liver purification or to improve digestion. You can also benefit from its properties by using the water of artichoke, here's how.
THEartichoke water it is none other than the water in which this vegetable was cooked in which, during cooking, most of the vitamins, mineral salts and other substances contained in the artichokes were dispersed. Not surprisingly, to avoid this, we have often advised you to prefer steam cooking which allows you to better maintain the properties of the food.
Not everyone knows that it is not only possible riuse the cooking water of the artichokes, but given the numerous beneficial properties, it is an extraordinary purifying cure-all at almost zero cost that everyone should take advantage of by preparing it ad hoc when you want to cook artichokes.
But what benefits does artichoke water bring to our body?
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The properties of artichoke water
To understand the potential of a drink that is prepared starting from the artichoke, it is good to know the properties of this vegetable much appreciated in our country. The artichokes are rich in water and fiber useful for the intestine, mineral salts (including iron), vitamins (especially those of group B and vitamin C) and antioxidant substances such as flavonoids.
Particularly interesting at the phytotherapeutic level is the presence of cynarin, an active ingredient useful for the well-being of the liver that makes the artichoke, in the form of a supplement or in herbal tea, a natural remedy often recommended in the case of certain liver disorders or when it is necessary to purify the body.
Furthermore, the artichoke promotes diuresis, has digestive qualities and helps keep blood sugars at bay as well as lower cholesterol.
The artichoke is therefore:
- Rich in water and fiber
- Source of minerals and vitamins
- Rich in antioxidants
- Depurative at the level of the liver
- Promotes diuresis
- It has digestive qualities
- Keeps blood sugars at bay
- Lowers cholesterol
How to prepare artichoke water
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To prepare the artichoke water you need use the artichoke in its entirety, well washed, cleaned of the outermost leaves and removed the hardest part of the stem. Since it is a purifying remedy it is good choose artichokes of excellent quality, healthy, spotless and above all untreated, in fact, we know that pesticides are used in the traditional crops of these vegetables. It would be a contradiction to make a purifying drink in which, in addition to the active ingredients of the artichoke, we also find chemicals that are potentially harmful to health.
ingredients:
- 3 artichokes
- 1 liter of water
Preparation:
Wash and clean the artichokes, put them in a pot of water, bring to a boil and cook for about 15 minutes before turning off. Let it rest with the lid on until it reaches room temperature, at which point drain the artichokes and eat them as you like, pouring the water into a glass bottle. The artichoke water it can be kept in the fridge for about a week. However, it is better not to drink it cold but at room temperature or lukewarm.
How to clean artichokes
Cleaning artichokes is not always an easy task, unless you know all the tricks to make the job faster and well done.
You can follow them step by step: HOW TO CLEAN ARTICHOKES
How to use artichoke water
If you cook the artichokes in water, avoid draining them by throwing away the remaining liquid, that water can instead be reused for other recipes (for example to prepare soups, risottos, etc.) or drunk as it is instead of an artichoke tea or based on other purifying herbs.
To take advantage of the good detox effect, it is generally recommended to drink a glass of artichoke water in the morning on an empty stomach for a shorter or longer period depending on the needs. Usually to see results you have to prolong the intake of the drink for two or three weeks.
The flavor of the drink is very bitter, it may therefore not be easy for everyone to take this natural remedy consistently.
Contraindications of artichoke water
Who takes drugs it is good that you consult your doctor before taking artichoke water as the active ingredients of this vegetable could interfere with some medicines. Avoid the remedy even if you suffer from gallstones or if you are allergic to plants of the Asteraceae family. Finally, artichoke water is not recommended during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
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