Jerusalem artichokes, are the tubers of a type of sunflower, rather than actual artichokes, as their name would lead you to believe. They aren't from Jerusalem either... They are native to North America, and are also known as sunchokes.

Try this: Scrub them but don't peel, because the nutrients are just below the surface of the skin. Slice thin and add them, raw, to a salad. Or cut, drizzle with olive oil, sea salt and cayenne pepper, then roast them in a 400ºF oven for 45 minutes or until golden brown. Surprisingly sweet with a nut-like flavor!

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Tara holds a Masters Degree in Exercise Physiology from Columbia University Teacher's College, is a Board Certified Reflexologist, a Certified Pilates teacher and, in February of 1997, received her international yoga teaching certification at The Sivananda Ashram in India. She is certified by numerous fitness organizations, including the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the American Council on Exercise (ACE). Additionally, she is certified as an Exercise Medical Specialist from the American Academy of Fitness Professionals (AAFP) and has studied neuromuscular therapy with Dr. Paul St. John. She and her husband, Victor, co-own and co-direct Totally Designed Body in New York City.
 

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