The Italian artichoke represents a veritable mine of active ingredients and has particular therapeutic virtues. The Italian artichoke is well suited as a vegetable, in salads, for making cakes, as a sauce to dress pasta and in its classic recipe for 'Romana'.

• Artichokes are very light and very caloric vegetables that have been grown in Italy since Roman times.
• Artichokes are a type of vegetable that contains high amounts of water and vegetable fibres, which can help promote healthy bowel movements.
• These superfoods are also highly nutritious, containing iron, calcium, potassium, and vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, and C. In addition, they contain citric acid, tannins, and sugars that are safe for diabetics to consume.