The chicory is popularly known as a substitute for coffee drink, but without the caffeine, which does not increase the pressure and virtually harmless.
But many people forget that the chicory, this is not just a drink, and medicinal plant, has many useful properties.
Of course the store we buy a ready-made product that consists of a root of the plant. We only need to pour it into a cup and pour hot water, if desired, you can add milk.
The chicory contains a large amount of potassium and sodium, whereby the beverage has a positive effect on the heart and reduces the level of cholesterol in the blood.
Due to its astringent properties, chicory has beneficial effects on gastro - intestinal tract. As well as in its composition is present inulin, which is considered one of the best probiotics and permits the proliferation of good microflora in the gut.
Regular consumption of chicory has a positive effect on blood glucose levels and often doctors themselves recommended to use chicory in the treatment of diabetes.
Chicory also has a sweet taste, which is very good for people dieters, the sugar must be added to this drink. In addition, if you drink in the morning cup of flavored chicory, a surge of strength and energy for the whole day - guaranteed.
Cumulative your chicory lot, but not everyone will be able to find the willpower to give up on the morning of a fragrant cup of coffee, despite its contraindication. I try to deceive myself, and a cup of chicory to add a drop of coffee for flavor.
Contraindications chicory there is little, only idiosyncrasy and children up to 3 - years.
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