Wartość odżywcza i prozdrowotna słonecznika bulwiastego (Helianthus tuberosus L.)

© Borgis - Postępy Fitoterapii 2/2013, s. 123-126

*Iwona Mystkowska, Krystyna Zarzecka

Summary
Jerusalem artichoke belongs to the Asteraceae family. This vegetable is very popular in America. Eatable the Jerusalem artichoke is a vegetable tuber. Ten no special climate requirements, tolerates moderate frost. Jerusalem artichoke has a high nutrient content. Among other things, first of all, vitamin C, E, B group, minerals (K, Ca, P, Fe and Mg) also contains proteins, fats and carbohydrates, including inulin – very important for diabetics. This plant because of its high content of pro-healthy ingredients, can be used in the prevention of diseases of the digestive tract, as a drug circulating in support of the cardiovascular system to delay the aging process. Also, because of the presence of the Jerusalem artichoke inulin is recommended for diabetes as a low glycemic index vegetables.

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