Why Jerusalem artichoke is useful: basic properties and dishes made from it

Jerusalem artichoke, or as everyone used to call it “earthen pear,” has been popular for a long time. But in our time, there are much fewer adherents of this root vegetable, since its price has increased, and they began to talk about it less. But most consumers have forgotten that Jerusalem artichoke has many beneficial properties, which is why it is worth adding it to your diet.

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Beneficial properties of root vegetables
Benefits for digestion
Dishes made from “earthen pear”

Beneficial properties of root vegetables

And at first glance, the root vegetable may seem inconspicuous and completely useless. But this is a huge misconception that needs to be dispelled.

This plant has the following beneficial properties:

Contains a lot vitamins and mineralswhich are necessary for the normal functioning of the body
Has a positive effect on the cardiovascular system as a whole
Helps cope with dangerous diseases such as tachycardia, atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease
Significantly reduces blood cholesterol levels
Significantly reduces blood sugar levels, which is why the root vegetable is recommended for consumption by patients suffering from diabetes.
Removes toxins well, especially heavy metal salts

In addition, not only the fruits themselves are consumed, but the leaves of the plant can also be used to brew teas.Thanks to its many beneficial properties, Jerusalem artichoke can be added to your diet every day; the main thing is to find a store that will sell it fresh and not pumped with chemicals.

Benefits for digestion

We should also talk about the benefits of Jerusalem artichoke and digestion process. This plant can improve the condition of the gastrointestinal tract due to its characteristics.

Beneficial properties regarding digestion include:

Jerusalem artichoke contains a very rare substance, inulin, which is capable of removing all harmful substances from the body, especially from the stomach and intestines.
The same inulin has an excellent effect on choleretic activity.
Jerusalem artichoke has a positive effect and protects the body from the penetration of pathogenic bacteria and viruses that can have a destructive effect on the entire digestive tract.
Promotes the formation of normal intestinal flora, helps beneficial bacteria multiply. This is why Jerusalem artichoke is so indispensable for those people who suffer from dysbacteriosis.
Restores impaired blood circulation and also stimulates the process itself well, which is very important for the mucous membranes.
It helps very well during the treatment of diseases such as peptic ulcers, colic and other problems with the stomach and intestines.
Helps stop vomiting, even if it does not stop for quite a long period of time.
Helps relieve pain caused by spasms.
Helps get rid of annoying heartburn.
Promotes the fastest absorption of selenium in the body.
Jerusalem artichoke has an indispensable effect for the gastrointestinal tract, and therefore many gastroenterologists recommend including it in daily diet in order to improve the intestinal microflora, as well as relieve other unpleasant symptoms of diseases of the digestive tract.

Contraindications for use

Despite the fact that Jerusalem artichoke has a lot of advantages, as always there are several disadvantages, or rather limitations.

It is not recommended to eat the root vegetable raw, as it can cause severe flatulence and intestinal upset.

Under no circumstances should the plant be eaten, either raw, fried or steamed, by those people who have individual intolerance. And although this is very rare, there are still several unique cases per thousand people.

And the most important thing to remember is that you can’t eat a lot of Jerusalem artichoke, as everything is good in moderation. And even if there are no contraindications, and no visible problems have arisen before, then when consuming a large amount of fruits, various intestinal disorders can occur, and most often diarrhea and increased gas formation.

Jerusalem artichoke and weight loss

Few people know that most nutritionists recommend eating Jerusalem artichoke for those who want to lose weight. Because the root vegetable is often compared to potatoes, many people are reluctant to eat it.

But if you look at the research and experiments that were carried out by nutritionists, we can safely say that the “earthen pear” dietary product.

It contains the substance inulin, which is a carbohydrate that takes much longer to digest. Once in the stomach, they swell, thereby creating the impression of complete satiety. And therefore, after eating a dish of Jerusalem artichoke, many people feel full and full for a long time.

Dishes made from “earthen pear”

There are many recipes for dishes in which the main or secondary ingredient is Jerusalem artichoke:

Recipe 1. Jerusalem artichoke and corn salad. You need to take 4 plant tubers, two small chicken eggs and a can of canned corn. First you need to wash the tubers well and cut them into small cubes and put them in a bowl. Then take the hard-boiled eggs, peel them, cut them into small cubes and pour them into the same bowl. Add canned corn to the resulting mixture and season to taste.
Recipe 2. Baked tubers. You need to take several small root vegetables, wash them well and put them on a baking sheet in the oven. Bake for about half an hour. After it is ready, you can pour oil, sprinkle with spices and salt.
Recipe 3. Cheesecakes. You need to take a few tubers, grate them, add an egg, and then flour so that the dough turns out like simple cheesecakes with cottage cheese. After this, the dough needs to be salted.
Recipe 4. Egg and Jerusalem artichoke. You need to take about 100 grams of grated Jerusalem artichoke (raw) and one hard-boiled and chopped egg. Jerusalem artichoke, egg, salt, vinegar are mixed and then seasoned with either oil or mayonnaise. Who likes it how?

“Earth pear” is a very healthy plant, and you simply need to eat it, at least not every day, but definitely once a week.

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Comments

My soul felt that Jerusalem artichoke was useful. This year I planted 5 bushes that I asked from relatives. Now I will improve everyone’s health. Thanks for the recipes, I will definitely use them.