Jerusalem Artichoke is an excellent addition to many foods

Jerusalem Artichoke helps in boosting immunity, regulating blood sugar levels and also great for the beneficial bacteria. It is rich in potassium and proteins, do not cause blood cholesterol levels to over shoot, help in metabolizing fats, has abundant quantity of iron and great for detoxification. It helps in preventing constipation and is a substitute for your coffee.

Jerusalem artichoke is another name for the widely famous sunchokes. It is not actually a type of artichoke but is a root vegetable with dark and tough skin and white, starchy flavor quite similar to potato in taste. So now you can switch your child’s potato fries and chips with that of Jerusalem artichokes–a healthier and still a tasty option.

Jerusalem artichokes were originally grown in North America and when the Europeans came here, is what leads to its spread. Being a member of the sunflower family, it is widely cultivated in temperate climates.

Growing children with a not–so–strong immunity are an easy prey to various infections and they get infected quite frequently too. Jerusalem artichoke also contains certain amounts of anti-oxidants such as Vitamin C, Vitamin A, and Vitamin E. These are necessary for boosting the immunity.

For a very long time, Jerusalem artichoke has been included in the diet as it was shown to have significant effects on lowering the blood sugar levels. This is especially beneficial for those who have inherited diabetes mellitus.

Jerusalem artichoke is loaded with Inulin and Inulin has fructans. These fructans are what are great for the beneficial bacteria of the gut. It also inhibits the growth of the harmful bacteria as the beneficial bacteria acts against it.

Jerusalem artichokes have moderately high calories similar to potatoes but they are low on fats and triglycerides. Thus, they help in lowering blood cholesterol levels.

Jerusalem artichokes are rich in Inulin which is anon–digestible dietary fiber and this Inulin is rich in probiotics. These probiotics act as a fat burner and help to metabolize fats.

Jerusalem artichokes are loaded with B-vitamins, including thiamine (B1). Thiamine helps with the hydrochloric acid in the stomach. Lack of hydrochloric acid may impair protein digestion and cause stomach pain by inhibiting the activation of the enzyme pepsin. Also, the tuber is a good source of dietary fiber. Fiber is the indigestible portion of food derived from plants. A high-fiber diet can normalize bowel movements, preventing some cancers.

Soluble fiber, found in the Jerusalem artichoke, may help lower total blood cholesterol levels by lowering low-density lipoprotein, or “bad,” cholesterol levels. Studies suggested that fiber may have other heart-health benefits, such as reducing blood pressure and inflammation.

The Jerusalem artichoke contains small amounts of antioxidant vitamins, such as vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin E. These vitamins together with flavonoid compounds like carotenes helps seek and eliminate free radicals, offering the body protection from cancers, inflammation, viral cough, and the common cold.