You can enjoy artichoke in the kitchen, in the recipes you prepare, but it's time to get to know another of its properties. Did you know that artichoke water is a popular medicine used in France against flatulence?
As one of the world's largest vegetable growers, artichokes became famous in France in the 1500s. French immigrants first brought artichokes to the United States in the 1800s. They claim that eating this vegetable packed with nutrient can be helpful for soothing bloating.
What is artichoke water?
Artichoke water is a liquid made from whole artichokes, including the leaf, stem, heart and flower. You can do it at home quite simply.
Can be drunk cold or hot, artichoke water is useful for everything from cleansing toxins to improving digestion. Also, this juice provides a series of nutritional values, such as vitamins A, C, B1, iron, magnesium, zinc and calcium.
Does artichoke water help with flatulence?
Artichoke water acts as an anti-bloating remedy. "Cynarine extract from artichokes helps with flatulence as it stimulates the production of the bile hormone, which digests fat in the gut and absorbs vitamins from other foods," explains Megan Darlington, a dietitian in Los Angeles.
Two of the antioxidants found in artichokes (cynarin and silymarin) are linked to liver function, improving detoxification properties, removing toxins and relieving bloating.
Benefits of artichoke water
Dietitian Megan Darlington tells Byrdie that artichoke water is a great way to boost immunity, as it contains vitamin C and antioxidants. "It can help relieve stress and anxiety, given the levels of magnesium, zinc and potassium," she adds. Some benefits of drinking artichoke water are as follows:
-Reduces cholesterol levels
- Protects the liver from toxins
-Rich in antioxidants
- Stimulates digestion
- Acts as an effective diuretic
-It has anti-aging effects on the skin
