Each week, we'll be offering original recipes and unique ways to use those Super Foods that pack nutritional power. After all, you are what you eat -- make it count!

So many of the Super Foods we hear about, eat and adore are jam-packed with nutrition. This is also true of the artichoke, which is loaded with essential minerals, folate, vitamin C and fiber, but it is not my favorite thing about this vegetable.

Did you know that eating artichokes can actually help keep your liver functioning optimally? This means your body can filter out toxins more efficiently, which means overall better health for you. And what a nice addition to a springtime cleansing routine.