When is National Artichoke Hearts Day?
Thursday March 16thOn March 16th, National Artichoke Hearts Day provides a healthy alternative to add flavor to any dish.
According to the California Artichoke Advisory Board, artichokes are a good source of antioxidants, vitamin C, folate, and magnesium. Artichokes' antioxidants are extremely beneficial to your liver and help promote healthy skin. Artichokes are also high in fiber, calcium, and protein while low in calories. These reasons, as well as being fat-free and cholesterol-free, make artichokes a healthy and delectable dish to enjoy.
- An artichoke flower head's total antioxidant capacity is one of the highest ever recorded for vegetables
- The fleshy base of the artichoke is perhaps the most delectable portion of this strangely shaped vegetable..
