Not only was the artichoke already famous two thousand years ago as a delicacy, it was also prized as an excellent aid to better digestion.
While with the Greeks, tasty artichoke hearts formed a part of the basic foodstuffs, with the Romans they were considered to be a delicious rarity that only the richest could enjoy. At the same time, the Romans valued the stimulating effect that artichokes have on digestion. Because artichokes contain a high level of bitter substances and cynarin, a relative of caffeic acid. These substances stimulate the production of gastric juices and also promote the production of gall. The digestion of fats is improved and the detoxification activity of the liver is supported. The consumption of artichokes has also proven itself to be helpful with nausea and unpleasant feelings of fullness.

You, too, can be good to yourself with our healthy recipe idea: stuffed artichokes – a delicious filling of cheese, ham, and garlic in artichoke hearts. It tastes delicious and is healthy, too!