Chicory: Health Benefits

19.11.2023 19:00
Updated: 13.05.2024 21:22

The taste of chicory is different from the taste of coffee, but similar to it.

Some people find chicory to taste like espresso with a nutty undertone.

A chicory drink can be given to children without fear of excessive activity or other problems with the nervous system.

Is chicory good for you

Easily absorbed by the body, it plays the role of a powerful prebiotic and, when consumed regularly, increases the body’s resistance to harmful bacteria.

Beta-carotene – has an antioxidant effect and removes free radicals, preventing cancer.

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Chicory has a choleretic effect and is used for stones in the gall bladder, kidneys, difficulty urinating, cystitis, nephritis, edema, dropsy.

Chicory decoction increases appetite, improves digestion, eliminates constipation, and treats stomach ulcers.

Is it possible to drink chicory every day

Do not exceed a dose of 50 g (2–2.5 tablespoons per day) for those who suffer from gallstones and urolithiasis, as well as vascular diseases, including varicose veins.

Chicory can be called a harmless product that can be consumed every day by women and men.

Author: Diana Dashkevich Editor internet resource

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