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Artichokes can be prepared by first cutting them into quarters. Then, using a small, sharp knife, the choke from each artichoke is removed. To prevent them from browning, it is recommended to hold the prepped artichokes in lemon water until you're done removing the chokes from all of them.

Artichokes can be served either hot or cold. To eat, you pull off the outer petals one at a time. The base of the petal can be dipped into a sauce or melted butter, then pulled through the teeth to remove the soft, pulpy portion of the petal. The remaining petal is then discarded.

Yes, artichokes are beneficial for liver health. A few small studies have shown that artichokes can improve liver function for people with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Although there's no data yet about its effect on alcoholic fatty liver disease, there's evidence that artichoke leaf extract can contribute to overall liver health.

Artichokes are considered vegetables. It's easy to assume that they're fruit because artichoke plants produce flowers, which are more often associated with fruits than with vegetables. However, some vegetables can also be flowers.

Artichokes are rich in antioxidants and can help lower bad cholesterol levels. They are also a good source of fiber, which can aid in digestion. Furthermore, artichokes have been found to have potential cancer-fighting properties. A study found that the extract from artichoke leaves can induce apoptosis and reduce the proliferation of cancer cells.