Jeruselem Artichokes: The Facts not carb free but..

Nutritional Highlights
Jerusalem artichoke (raw, sliced), 1 cup (150g)
Calories: 114
Protein: 3.0g
Carbohydrate: 26g
Total Fat: 0.015g
Fiber: 2.4g
*Excellent source of: Iron (5.1mg)
*Good source of:Potassium (643mg), and Vitamin C (6.0mg)

*Foods that are an "excellent source" of a particular nutrient provide 20% or more of the Recommended Daily Value. Foods that are a "good source" of a particular nutrient provide between 10 and 20% of the Recommended Daily Value.

The tubers store the carbohydrate inulin (not to be confused with insulin) instead of starch. Unlike insulin, Inulin is a naturally-occurring non-digestible carbohydrate found in over 36,000 plants worldwide. Inulin is a natural dietary fiber that is growing in popularity due to its ability to promote health and well-being. It is a 100 percent natural fruit and vegetable fiber found in common foods such as Jerusalem artichokes (sunchokes), asparagus, garlic and raisins. Like fiber in oats, peas and apples, inulin is a soluble fiber. Being soluble offers unique health benefits. It dissolves easily in water, which in turn may improve regularity. Soluble fiber may help reduce cholesterol levels and perhaps help regulate blood sugar levels. Inulin also has a zero Glycemic Index. Because of this, Inulin does not raise blood glucose levels and is among the starches beneficial for people observing low glycemic, diabetes, low carb, and weight-loss diets.

Inulin may have other health promoting benefits that are currently being researched. As a prebiotic, it is food for the "good" bacteria (bifidobacteria and lactobacilli) that live in the colon, and so may help improve digestive health. Friendly bacteria grow and produce fermentation products that may also help support a healthy immune system. Inulin also may help modulate glucose and lipid (fat) metabolism in the liver, may help improve calcium absorption, and may help keep the colon functioning properly for recycling of water and electrolytes. Scientific evidence is growing on the role of inulin in health.

Studies have shown that 8 grams a day of Inulin can help increase the body’s calcium absorption by as much as 20%

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