Artichokes are the oldest fruit known to man and similar to the lobster you must work to get to the good stuff. Artichokes are a significant source of 425 grams of potassium, 61/2 grams of fiber vitamin C, folic acid and 72 grams of magnesium. Virtually fat-free, the artichoke weighs in at 60 calories (per medium artichoke) and is low in sodium.
They are in season from May to March and the biggest growers of Artichokes is the California.
When buying an artichoke you will want to:
More artichoke facts are available here.
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