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6 jerusalem artichoke tubers for planting
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The listing, 6 jerusalem artichoke tubers for planting has ended.

You are bidding on 6 tubers for planting only. Jerusalem Artichoke being a valuable food for diabetics and hypoglycemics. Sunchokes store very well if kept in the ground. A small amount of tubers can provide you with a lifetime of fresh sunchokes. They grow well in just about any type of soil and under adverse conditions. They are delicious and can be eaten cooked or raw. Ordered some and loved it.
Dr Oz recently talked about the benefits of eating Jerusalem Artichoke on his TV show. Dr. Michael T. Murray, author of 'What the Drug Companies Won't Tell You and Your Doctor Doesn't Know' and 'Hunger Free Forever' says, when asked about the benefits of including Jerusalem Artichoke in your diet, "Jerusalem artichokes, like globe artichokes, are a rich source of inulin. Inulin is a polysaccharides, or starch, that is handled by the body differently from other sugars. In fact, inulin is not utilized by the body for energy metabolism. This makes Jerusalem artichokes extremely beneficial to diabetics. In fact, Jerusalem artichoke polysaccharides have actually been shown to improve blood sugar control. Since the body does not utilize the primary carbohydrate of Jerusalem artichoke, the calorie content is virtually nil, only 7 calories per 100 grams (roughly 3 1/2 ounces).
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Original
what part of the plant is that shown in your pics? The root? I have never heard of these but have been diabetic for almost 46 years. Thanks for any info :)
May 8th, 2013 at 8:53:57 PM PDT by
Original
It's the root. There are lots of info online. Google it. Very hardy and very easy to grow. http://sunchokes.net/
May 10th, 2013 at 7:39:54 PM PDT by
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Kefra........ It is the root that is shown. I had some going here, but lost them. Usually, they are very very hardy!
May 10th, 2013 at 11:14:52 AM PDT by
Original
Excellent, Thank You! They look like Ginger root a little bit, but I will be bidding unless I space out and forget...I need a remember herb, LOL!!!
May 10th, 2013 at 10:43:11 PM PDT by
Original
Love these! I grew them several years ago. F, W & B!
May 12th, 2013 at 8:21:04 PM PDT by

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