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Artichokes and the Dietary Guidelines
 
The USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans were released in April 2005. They outline the federal government’s best science-based advice to help us lead healthier and longer lives. Artichokes are a delicious and convenient way for you to achieve many of the guidelines’ key recommendations all at once!

Recommendation What Artichokes Offer
Adults should increase the amount of vegetables they’re eating — aim for at least two and a half cups each day.* Artichokes are not only delicious when prepared by themselves, but they’re also a great partner for other healthy ingredients (e.g., with tomatoes in pasta).
Choose fiber-rich fruits, vegetables and whole grains often. One medium Artichoke is an excellent source of dietary fiber (10.3 grams!). It’s also an excellent source of vitamin C, and a good source of folate and magnesium.
Eat more plant-based protein in place of animal-based protein as a way to help reduce your saturated fat and cholesterol intake. Artichokes have no fat, cholesterol or trans fat, so they’re a healthful source of protein at four grams per serving.
*Based on a reference 2,000 calorie diet


When the guidelines were being developed, the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) noted seven key nutrients that we typically lack in our diet. Artichokes will help us get four of them — fiber, vitamin C, magnesium and potassium.

Superfood!
Artichokes are being called a nutritional “superfood” because they are a great source of powerful disease-fighting antioxidants. In fact, recent research shows cooked Ocean Mist Artichokes are the best source of antioxidants among all fresh vegetables.
 
 
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