For barflies in the local cocktail scene, Ricky Paiva is a familiar name. A Californian native with a moustache as bold as his personality, he's helped launch the likes of Regent Singapore's award-winning Manhattan and Sentosa bar-grill Panamericana. Now, this affable bartending veteran has finally struck out with his own watering hole, Flow Bar, along Duxton Road. Flow Bar is.
These Artichoke Health Benefits Are Hard to Beat Shape 2/9/2021
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At first glance, artichokes may seem awkward. They re bulky, covered in leaves, and kinda look like oversized green pinecones. But don t let that fool ya artichokes are surprisingly easy to prepare and insanely nutritious. Not only is the veggie full of fiber, but it s also considered one of the top sources of antioxidants. Still on the fence? Ahead, check out the many impressive health benefits of artichokes, along with how to prepare and eat them.
What Is an Artichoke?
The artichoke (or the globe artichoke) is a teardrop-shaped vegetable that s actually the unopened flower bud of the artichoke plant, according to North Carolina State University. It s covered in tough, inedible green-purple petals or leaves that protect the inner edible portion known as the artichoke heart. If left on the plant, an artichoke will bloom into a large, lavender-hued flower. Dubbed the Official Vegetable of