Unveiling the Answer: What is the vegetable that has a heart?
                                
                                
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                                Historically, the artichoke was a luxury item enjoyed by the wealthy in Europe. The answer to the popular question, "What is the vegetable that has a heart?", actually involves several delicious and nutritious plants, each with a coveted central part that provides significant health benefits.