Our Artichoke is grown in the central area of ​​the Tavoliere delle Puglie. The cultivation is favored by soil and climatic conditions and by the absence of water stagnation in the soil. Artichokes (Cynaria scolymus) were already well known among the Greeks, who called them kinara, and the Romans, who instead called them cynara. The current name of the artichokes derives instead from the Arabic al kharshuf and these are protectors of the liver, help to eliminate toxins and promote diuresis. 100 g of artichokes contain 22 kcal / 92 kj.

Known especially for its high iron content, spinach is a real gold mine of nutrients. Rich in vitamins B9, C, E, A, potassium, magnesium, calcium and fiber, it is one of the treasures of nutrients that the plant world offers us. It is one of the most iron rich vegetables (cognitive function, red blood cells, immune system, energy, reduction of tiredness) and also contributes to significantly covering the daily needs of man.

Pumpkin is a vegetable low in calories and rich in nutrients, very useful for the diuretic and calming action. It is a low calorie food and is rich in carotenes. Its seeds contain cucurbitin, a substance that helps protect the prostate, and are rich in protein. It helps also very much the skin and the cardiovascular system. The carotenes contained in it help the body to produce vitamin A, with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. 100g of pumpkin contain 18 kcal / 77 kj.

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