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Ingredients: Chopped thistle, water and salt

Thistle can be consumed in various ways, the most common being cooked and in salads. It is very common to eat the thistle cooked and then dressed with a béchamel sauce with almonds or simply dressed with oil and garlic. It is a typical Christmas dish in Navarre, accompanied with diced ham

Thistle contains 90% water and fibre. Carbohydrates, proteins and hardly any calories, making it ideal for diets

Among the carbohydrates contained in the thistle is inulin. Inulin is a substance that does not require insulin for its metabolism by the body, which makes the thistle a suitable food for diabetics.

This type of vegetable is a very popular vegetable for diabetics

This type of vegetable promotes liver function and gallbladder, thus improving digestion. It is also recommended as a diuretic and depurative so it can reduce the total cholesterol levels

In short, a healthy vegetable, tasty and very versatile in the kitchen