Jerusalem Artichoke
Description
The Jerusalem Artichoke is a white-fleshed, knobbly, tuber (root) Vegetable - note that Jerusalem Artichokes are not related to Globe Artichokes.
Botanical Name
Helianthus tuberosus
The Jerusalem Artichoke is from the Daisy (Compositae) family.
Health Benefits of Jerusalem Artichokes
Metabolism
Jerusalem Artichokes may be beneficial for Diabetes Mellitus patients (due to Inulin).
Jerusalem Artichokes may Enhance the Function of these Substances
Microorganisms
Jerusalem Artichoke may facilitate the growth of Bifidobacteria within the Digestive Tract (due to its high content of Inulin).
Jerusalem Artichokes Contain these Substances
Carbohydrates
The principal therapeutic constituent of Jerusalem Artichokes is Inulin (which comprises 19% - 25% of Jerusalem Artichoke).
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