I drank artichoke-water in a bid to lose weight – my stomach shrank and skin totally changed but the taste was vile

WE obviously all know vegetables are good for us and we should be eating around five portions a day – but did you know drinking the water you boil them in can also be hugely beneficial?

While most of us would just pour it down the drain, according to experts artichokes in particular – and the water you cook them in – are rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, which can help banish bloating and promote a clear complexion.