Artichoke Messages

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Written By Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII

Artichokes are a great vegetable for consumers who want to watch their weight. They are low in calories and eating them is time consuming. Plus they make a meal or table fun and interactive for all guests.Here are messages you can use for social media for your clients, patients, students, and employees. California artichokes are available year round but the peak season starts in March and runs through May.Did you know that artichokes are technically a flower. They’re grown primarily in Spain, France and Italy.Here are some fun facts about artichokes along with 3 ways to use them:

  1. California grows 100% of the US artichoke crop.
  2. Artichokes contain inulin, a fiber that aids in blood sugar control.
  3. One medium artichoke provides 60 calories and 7 grams of fiber.
  4. Artichokes are a good source of folate and vitamin K.
  5. Use boiled artichokes as an appetizer or with a meal. Serve them with garlic mayonnaise or fresh-squeezed lemon juice.

By Lisa C. Andrews, MEd, RD, LD

Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII

Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII discovered her love of cooking at her grandmother's side, stirring raisin oatmeal on a Saturday morning. By 15 she had her first food service job. At 18 she was accepted to the Culinary Institute of America, where she graduated second in her class, then went on to the Fachschule Richemont in Switzerland to study pastry arts and baking. A decade with Hyatt Hotels followed before she founded Food and Health Communications with a single conviction: food that is good for you should taste extraordinary.

Judy holds a Master of Professional Studies in Food Business from the Culinary Institute of America, a Bachelor of Science in Culinary Arts from Johnson and Wales University (Summa Cum Laude), two art certificates from UC Berkeley Extension, and the CIA's Pro Chef II certification. She has earned the American Culinary Federation Bronze Medal, Gold Medal, and ACF Chef of the Year award.

Today she develops every recipe on this site, shoots and styles food through her food photography and motion studio, and publishes nutrition education materials for dietitians, schools, extension offices, and health professionals through nutritioneducationstore.com. She uses the latest nutritional science and Dietary Guidelines to drive her creativity — whether that means a new twist on fajitas or Italian brownies made with toasted nuts and cooked honey. Her mission has never changed: help everyone make food that tastes as good as it is for them.

https://nutritioneducationstore.com
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