Baby Artichoke and Scallion Saute

well, my last healthy meal is complete. this one turned out to be the easiest one to make but by far the most tasty! what attracted me to this dish was a picture in the cook book, but learn from my mistake. i went to the page the picture said i could find the recipe at and there were two artichoke dishes on the same page. ofcourse, i started reading the wrong recipe, got the wrong ingredients to soon find out it was not what i had wanted to make. luckly my mom and i were able to keep the original dish because most of the ingredients were the same but it did require a second trip to the grocery store and about an hours delay. unlike the other recipes i had made out of this book, this recipe was easy to follow and fairly simple to put toghether. all we had dto do is chop up a few things sautee them in the order it called for and it was complete!
Like the others, i did some research on the nutritional values in my dish. i found that artichoke is a great food to gain man of the nutrients we usually lack in our diet like vitamin C. magneseum, fiber, and potassium. many of these nutrients similar to the nutrients in my other dishes. (but this dish i actually like. extra bonus!) as found in my other researc, potasium maintains the hearts health, helps muscle and nerve function, and helps prevent strokes. the magnesium helps build strong bones, and regulate the bodies temputare. the vitamin C in these artichokes maintain a healthy immune system and helps the absorbtion of iron. iron is what helps carry oxegen from our lungs to parts of our body so it is very important to have the right amount in out body! the fiber found in this food maintains a healthy digestive system and lowers cholesterol. this lowers ones chance of heart disease. artichokes even have a protective effect on liver cells.
I really like artichokes so i was glad to see they had such good nutritional value. i definetly plan on either making this dish again or experimenting with other artichoke recipes. i think i have found a food that is really versitile and full of nutritionall value, that i actually like! although this is my last dish for this project i know i will be making more. cooking for yourself is a great way to stay healthy, know what your eating, and experiment with foods that you would never think to eat. it makes eating healthier more enjoyable and you feel like you got alot more acomplished than something that you got premade. i love the feeling of adding every little ingredient myself, knowing theres no hidden sicrets to what i am eating. to anyone who is trying to eat healthier i would without a doubt suggest preparing your own meals. there are plenty of great cookbooks and options, your bound to find something that fits your taste buds. like me, it took a few trys to find even one that i liked. also, do a little research on what your eating. youll feel better about yourself and it definetly encourages you to stay healthy.