The morning doesn’t start with coffee: how to find tasty chicory and get the most out of the drink

– Chicory is a herbaceous plant with blue flowers. The root of this plant is of interest. Soluble chicory, from which the breakfast drink is prepared, is made from the root. The chicory root is quite massive, it can reach 12–15 meters in length. And until the 18th century, chicory in Russia was considered a common weed.

Chicory contains organic acids, vitamins and inulin. A drink made from chicory is recommended for people for whom coffee is contraindicated. Chicory root is used in medicine and in preparing various dishes.

Inulin in chicory

The main advantage of chicory is inulin in its composition.
This is a prebiotic that helps create favorable microflora in the intestines. Prebiotics are used in the production of food, medicines and cosmetics. This prebiotic is not obtained artificially, but is extracted only naturally - from the root of the plant. There is a lot of inulin in onions, garlic, Jerusalem artichoke and artichoke. In addition to inulin, the root contains B vitamins, carotene, organic acids and macroelements. If you bought soluble chicory, then all these substances are preserved in it, since the powder is prepared from a dried extract that does not undergo chemical treatment.

What are the benefits of chicory for the body?

A drink made from chicory is recommended for people who cannot drink coffee. Chicory in this case is the best alternative. No preservatives or dyes are used in the production of the powder. The production of soluble chicory basically involves grinding and drying the root, and most of the beneficial properties are retained.

What chicory is good for the body is that it normalizes the intestinal microflora, prevents dysbacteriosis, and strengthens the immune system. The drink helps absorb vitamins and macroelements. Medicines made from chicory are used as choleretic, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory agents.

Beneficial properties of chicory:

• calms the nervous system, relieves stress;
• lowers blood pressure;
• rids the body of harmful substances, cleanses the liver;
• increases appetite;
• helps lower blood sugar levels;
• helps to lose weight;
• stabilizes heart function;
• preserves energy and tone of the body without harmful effects on the heart.

Chicory has an anti-inflammatory and choleretic effect, so it is useful to use it for pancreatitis, that is, a disease of the pancreas. Can be drunk as a decoction, infusion or tea. Mix with herbs such as coltsfoot, dandelion, shepherd's purse.

A drink made from chicory is also useful for liver cirrhosis due to the high amount of inulin, resins and glycosides. And riboflavin, thiamine and ascorbic acid help cleanse not only the liver, kidneys, but also the body as a whole. But it is better to drink not an instant drink, but a herbal decoction, adding honey if desired.

Chicory root extract has anti-inflammatory properties and is effective for arthritis of various origins. If you have arthritis, it's also often recommended to cut back on coffee because it leaches calcium. Chicory in this case will be an excellent alternative.

How to drink correctly

Chicory used for making drinks is divided into:

- roasted ground - great for brewing in a coffee maker, French press or Turk. It retains the fullness of taste and aroma, vitamins and minerals contained in its composition. For example, the French, following a long-standing tradition, add a spoonful of roasted ground chicory to it when preparing coffee, thereby softening the taste of the coffee and enriching it with new interesting notes.

- liquid chicory extract - is usually used to prepare various dishes and sauces, giving them a characteristic, slightly sweet taste. The liquid extract can also be used to make drinks by diluting it with hot or cold water.

- soluble (powdered or granulated) - it contains the highest content of the most valuable substance of chicory - inulin. This dietary fiber is a prebiotic that stimulates the growth and activity of beneficial bifidobacteria. This chicory goes well with spices, as well as milk or cream. High quality instant chicory is superior in taste to most types of cheap instant coffee and does not contain caffeine.

- instant chicory with the addition of ground - a mixture of instant and ground chicory. This product is optimal because it combines the ease of use of instant and flavored ground chicory. It brews just as quickly and easily as instant chicory, and the presence of a small amount of sediment at the bottom of the cup is compensated by the richness of taste and aroma, as well as a high content of inulin. This type of chicory goes well with various natural flavorings: plant and berry extracts.

The benefits of chicory during pregnancy

Chicory is useful for pregnant women, but you should not get carried away with the drink. Overuse of chicory can lead to allergies due to the high content of vitamin C. The optimal daily dose is 1-2 cups. If you follow this rule, you will get the maximum benefit:

• Stress will decrease. Thanks to magnesium and B vitamins in chicory, stress is reduced and mood improves. Inulin increases the synthesis of serotonin, which is the “hormone of joy.”
• Appetite is normalized. Inulin increases the number of beneficial bacteria in the large intestine, improves the metabolism of fats and carbohydrates, thereby normalizing the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract.
• The swelling will subside. Inulin has a beneficial effect not only on the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, but also on lymphoid tissue - lymph flow improves. This is why chicory helps reduce swelling.

Alexandra Kopytova

fitness trainer, certified nutritionist

– Soluble chicory has a beneficial effect on the cardiovascular system, soothes, fights constipation, heartburn and nausea. Chicory helps pregnant women prevent anemia due to the fact that its consumption increases the level of red blood cells, which transport oxygen to all organs and tissues, as well as to the fetus itself. This is due to the iron and B vitamins contained in chicory.

The benefits and harms of chicory with cream

Chicory with cream activates metabolic processes in the body due to the presence of catalysts. Regular consumption of this drink has the following beneficial effects on the body:

• supporting the functioning of the nervous system;
• fighting depression;
• assistance in the treatment of ulcers, gastritis;
• cleaning blood vessels;
• reduction of bad cholesterol levels;
• increasing the rate of vitamin absorption.

Read: Benefits of chicory for the liver

Instant chicory with cream can be harmful to the health of people with the following diseases:

• haemorrhoids;
• phlebeurysm;
• allergy to vitamin C;
• intolerance to milk proteins.

Can children eat chicory?

A drink made from chicory can be given to children as young as one year old. Kindergartens include it on the menu. But giving a child a chicory drink should be done with caution. The downside of chicory is that it can cause allergies. Monitor your baby: if there is no allergic reaction, then you can gradually move on to two servings a day. If your child has no side effects, suggest adding honey or fruit juice to the drink. A drink made from chicory improves appetite, enriches the body with vitamins, strengthens the immune system and calms the child.

The benefits of chicory for weight loss

Chicory helps you maintain a low-calorie diet, which is necessary when losing weight, because it dulls the feeling of hunger. Chicory for weight loss:

• improves the metabolism of fats and carbohydrates;
• reduces cholesterol levels;
• gives a feeling of satiety.

It is better to drink chicory without sugar, it already has a sweetish taste, but if necessary, add a natural sweetener - stevia. Do not add milk and cream: firstly, milk increases the calorie content of the drink, and secondly, it is in combination with cow’s milk that chicory can cause digestive tract upset. Whenever possible, replace cow's milk with plant-based milk.

The benefits and harms of chicory with lemon

Soluble chicory with lemon is an excellent preventative against various viral diseases. Citrus fruit includes many vitamins, microelements and a large amount of ascorbic acid. When combined with chicory, it has the following health benefits:

• strengthens the heart and blood vessels;
• removes sputum in various diseases of the bronchi and lungs;
• supports the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract with low acidity, promotes digestion;
• replenishes the lack of vitamins;
• prevents the formation of kidney stones and supports the proper functioning of the genitourinary system;
• cleanses the liver;
• protects the body from viral infections.

Read: The benefits and harms of chicory for hypertension

This product also helps lower blood pressure levels.

Chicory with lemon is not recommended for people suffering from peptic ulcers. Contraindications for use are allergies, liver diseases, pancreatitis, hypotension, children under 3 years of age.

Harm of soluble chicory

“In general, chicory is not dangerous, but provided that a person drinks it in moderation,” explains Alexandra Kopytova. – The maximum dose of instant chicory consumption is 60 g per day, which is 3-5 cups per day, depending on the strength of the brew. It is optimal to drink 2 cups per day. Do not exceed a dose of 50 g for those who suffer from cholelithiasis and urolithiasis, as well as vascular diseases, including varicose veins. Chicory has a diuretic effect, which helps get rid of excess fluid and is also quite gentle. However, people with urolithiasis should be careful not to consume more than 1 to 2 cups of chicory per day because of this effect.

Chicory can be called a harmless product that can be consumed every day by women and men. The main thing is not to drink a lot of it, remember to have a sense of proportion. It is also important to keep in mind that some people have food intolerances. Chicory is not recommended for children under one year old. Allergy sufferers should also treat chicory with caution. Consult your doctor if you have a chronic medical condition.

How to choose chicory in the store?

High-quality chicory today is not a cheap substitute for cocoa and ground coffee, but a completely independent drink. There are several types of chicory on sale: roasted ground; liquid extract; granular soluble. Read the ingredients on the package carefully. The product should not contain additives; it should contain only chicory. Here are some recommendations to help you choose a pack of chicory and not regret it:

• The consistency of the powder is dry and without lumps.
• The packaging is sealed.
• The product contains no artificial flavors.

They give the drink an unnatural chemical taste; do not buy chicory with artificial flavors. Natural additives include, for example, rose hips, ginger, ginseng, cinnamon, and sea buckthorn. Thanks to such additives, the drink turns out rich and aromatic.

Chicory vs coffee

Chicory is often compared to coffee. It is widely believed that chicory is a tasteless analogue of coffee. This comparison dates back to Soviet times, when coffee disappeared from the shelves. Cheap Indian chicory of very low quality began to be imported into the country and sold as a coffee substitute. People tried it, but didn’t find anything to do with coffee, because... The drink was absolutely tasteless. Therefore, a negative attitude has formed towards chicory as a poor coffee substitute.

Yes, the methods for preparing these drinks are identical. Instant chicory is poured into a cup and filled with hot water, and there are as many options for preparing a drink from ground chicory as there are from ground coffee - in a Turk, in a coffee maker, in a French press, and even in a coffee machine.

But what about the taste? The similarities here are actually minimal. Natural high quality chicory has its own unique taste and aroma. This is primarily due to the different chemical composition of coffee beans and chicory root. The taste of the drink is mainly given by polyfructosans contained in large quantities in chicory roots - natural polysaccharides consisting mainly of fructose molecules and having a sweetish taste, as well as the bitter glycoside intibin.

Therefore, the taste of the drink is with a soft, pleasant bitterness and at the same time slightly sweet. Polyphenols, tannins, organic acids and essential oils of chicory add their own note to the taste and aroma. Due to this, the drink turns out rich, with rich taste and aroma. It goes well with milk or cream - they give the drink a special softness, slightly reducing the bitterness in the taste.

How to use chicory in granular form

If you don’t like fiddling with roots and leaves, but just want to make a delicious drink as quickly as possible, then buy granulated chicory. There are no fundamental differences with the preparation of instant coffee. In order to make a single serving of the drink, pour 1 tbsp. l. granules 200 ml of hot boiled water. If you are making a drink for a child, use no more than one teaspoon of granules. Stir the contents of the glass vigorously and enjoy a delicious coffee substitute! It is allowed to add sugar, dry cream, sweet syrups.

If a child drinks a drink without additives without much pleasure, then you can prepare a multi-component cocktail based on soluble chicory. The recipe is simple: place 1 tsp in a blender bowl. chicory granules, 300 ml milk and 1 tsp. Sahara. Beat at highest speed. Add two scoops of soft serve ice cream and beat again until smooth. Pour the cocktail into a beautiful glass and sprinkle with grated chocolate. Even the most picky child will enjoy drinking this drink!

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What is chicory

Natural remedies, as a rule, bring benefits to a person and do not cause harm, so they are widely used in folk medicine and in programs by those who want to lose weight. Chicory is a plant with soft blue flowers, but the roots, not them, are used for cooking. They are used in homeopathy and traditional medicine. After special treatment, the roots are used not only for weight loss, but also for:

• treatment of the central nervous system;
• liver therapy;
• kidney treatment;
• need to replace coffee;
• need to get a boost of energy in the morning.

What is the drink made from?

This tall-stemmed grass was encountered by everyone in fields or vacant lots in the city. If you are wondering what chicory drink is made from, you just need to go out into any clearing and you will find this flower. In the first year of a plant’s life, the leaves intensively produce nutrients that are stored in the roots. Outwardly, they are thick, like carrots. In the second year, thanks to these reserves, long stems sprout, on which flowers bloom and fruits ripen.

People who grow this plant do not wait for flowering. To prepare, root vegetables are dug up in the fall, washed, dried, fried and crushed. The root vegetable turns into a powder that is easy to dissolve in water, it gives it a chocolate-coffee hue. In some cases, the raw material is a liquid with a viscous consistency. All the health benefits of chicory are preserved during weight loss; it is used in folk medicine in different countries. This product is perfect for pregnant women and diabetics.

Calorie content

When a girl or guy goes on a diet, the first thing they should do is count calories. The less of them you receive, the faster the weight loss process will begin. One of the advantages is the calorie content of chicory, it is very low and fits perfectly into any program for getting rid of extra pounds. 100 g of product contains only 72 kcal, it is used in small quantities (1-2 tsp) and its presence in the diet is almost invisible.

How to take chicory for weight loss

Nutritionists say that the drink should be drunk instead of the usual coffee. For 2 months, you need to drink up to 3 cups of the drink per day, preferably half an hour before meals, so that the body has time to absorb all the beneficial substances. The soluble product can be stirred in warm milk (low fat) or boiled water. When drinking a drink, it is important to count calories. Their total quantity should not exceed 1500 calla per 24 hours.

Soluble

Don't have time to cook on your own? You can buy instant chicory for weight loss in the online store. Commercial soluble chicory powder is a natural product that cleanses the blood and liver and regulates blood glucose levels. The advantage of the drink is the absence of side effects (the product contains no chemical additives or preservatives), pleasant taste and aroma. Thanks to the large number of beneficial properties, you can use it not only for weight loss, but drink it with the whole family. To normalize metabolism, drinking 2 cups per day is suitable.

Contraindications to the use of the plant are cholelithiasis, kidney disease, anemia, ulcers, low blood pressure, because. The root is rich in calcium oxalates. The secret of the root is hidden in its beneficial effect on digestive processes and intestinal microflora. Fructo-oligosaccharides help stimulate the growth of beneficial bacteria. Cleansing the liver and blood and improving metabolism helps to part with unnecessary kilograms.

By taking a drink from the crushed root, you maximally accelerate the breakdown of fat deposits and reduce insulin in the blood. Chicory will prevent you from overeating: it activates the feeling of fullness. A decoction of the root can be combined with infusions of blueberries, sea buckthorn and rose hips. Body weight loss is influenced by 3 components that are found in the plant root: intibin, pectin, inulin. The effects of these elements on the weight loss process are described in detail below:

1. Intibin prevents the body from converting the energy received from food into fat deposits. The substance increases the metabolic process, removes accumulated waste and toxins, and has a beneficial effect on intestinal function.
2. Plant fibers called pectin, which affect the digestion process, are natural fat burners in dietetics. The body gets rid of adipocytes at an accelerated pace.
3. Inulin is called the prevention of diabetes. This component does not allow the glucose contained in fast carbohydrates to provoke an increase in insulin levels and slows down the entry of carbohydrates into the blood. When interacting with gastric juice, inulin becomes fructose - a source of energy that does not cause extra pounds.

Chemical composition of chicory

Chicory roots contain up to 60% inulin . What it is? Inulin is a polysaccharide that accumulates in plants from the Asteraceae family, such as dandelion, burdock, Jerusalem artichoke, and of course chicory. Inulin, when taken orally by humans, is capable of participating in the same metabolic processes as glucose. This is important, since inulin replaces glucose in situations where it is not absorbed by cells in type 2 diabetes.

Inulin from a cup of chicory coffee is hydrolyzed in the acidic environment of the stomach under the action of the enzyme inulase to form fructose.

And fructose is absorbed by our body without insulin, being a nutrient for our cells. Thus, energy starvation and complications of type 2 diabetes do not occur.

But chicory is rich in more than just this – it contains choline . Many people have heard about choline. Thus, pharmaceutical drugs gliatilin, cerepro, noocholine are derivatives of choline. The effect of choline is nootropic, regulating metabolism in the brain, improving cerebral (brain) blood flow. Although our chicory drink does not contain much choline, it is still present.

Contains chicory vitamins, bitterness .

Chicory reduces inflammation

Although inflammation is a normal response of the immune system, chronic inflammation is thought to contribute to diseases such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer.

Some animal studies have shown that chicory root may have anti-inflammatory properties. One study found that chicory root reduced several markers of inflammation, while another found that feeding dried chicory root to piglets reduced levels of inflammation in the body.

Animal studies have shown that chicory root reduces inflammation in the body.

Uses of chicory

How widely used chicory root has become over the years!

• improves digestion, metabolism,
• calms the central nervous system,
• slows down the heart rate,
• restores heart function,
• acts as a mild laxative and diuretic.

It is used in the complex treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus, liver diseases, gallstones and kidney stones, and enlarged spleen. For hypertension, chicory can replace coffee, but without increasing blood pressure.

In folk medicine, it is recommended in the form of an oral infusion as a diaphoretic, diuretic, choleretic, analgesic for dyspepsia, especially for stomach pain, and is also recommended for diseases of the kidneys, spleen, liver, exhaustion, hysteria, type 2 diabetes, and anemia.

Externally, in the form of rubdowns and washes, chicory decoction and tincture are recommended by traditional medicine for the treatment of eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, old slow-healing wounds, and skin diseases: rashes, boils.

In folk medicine in Bulgaria, chicory is used to treat stomach ulcers, as well as to treat the throat (for example, sore throat), respiratory organs, and impaired urination.

During the Soviet Union, clinical trials of liquid alcoholic 50% chicory extract in 70% alcohol were conducted at the Azerbaijan Medical Institute for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. Soviet scientists have proven that in the first initial stages, type 2 diabetes can be treated with chicory. In more advanced stages of diabetes, there is an improvement in the patient's well-being and a partial decrease in sugar in the urine.

For medicinal purposes in folk medicine, the entire plant is used: both the grass and the roots. The grass is collected during active flowering, and the roots are collected in September-October.

How to drink

A person who wants to lose weight knows that he will have to give up all foods containing large amounts of carbohydrates, fats, alcohol, and sometimes coffee. If you are used to starting your morning with this aromatic drink, but your diet prohibits it, then you should know how to drink chicory. The product has a specific taste, so you won’t be able to switch to it immediately when losing weight; you need to get used to it.

Try first stirring half and half with coffee in a bowl; over time, the dose of the second can be increased. In the end, you will completely give up caffeine and start the weight loss process. If you can’t get used to it, you can cook this product together with ginger, cinnamon, milk or honey. They will add a pleasant taste to the drink and make it richer.

With milk

This is an excellent combination for those people whose bodies are weakened after illness. Chicory with milk gives a feeling of fullness, cleanses the body, and delivers catalysts that stimulate the acceleration of metabolism. The only disadvantage of this compound is that pregnant women may develop allergies. At the moment, there are no clinical studies, so it is impossible to evaluate the effect of a drink with milk on the fetus. For everyone else, the drink does no harm and helps you stick to your chosen diet when losing weight. Calorie content - only 19 kcal per 100 g.

With honey

The combination of these two ingredients is very beneficial for people who suffer from high blood pressure (hypertension). Chicory with honey softens the throat and does not cause a strong cough when consumed; it is good for inflammatory diseases, when you need to saturate the body and get a boost of energy. When losing weight, the drink should be drunk in the morning on an empty stomach. Add 1 teaspoon of honey to one cup of brewed drink. Drink when the drink is warm, not hot.

Cinnamon

This is another possible combination to get a tasty, healthy drink. Chicory with cinnamon will invigorate you in the morning, even better than coffee. It is suitable for people with diabetes and hypertension; this drink was first prepared in Russia. It can be safely used for weight loss because the calorie content is very low, and cinnamon is often used during a diet. To create the treat you will need:

• ground chicory root – 1 tsp;
• water – 1 glass;
• cinnamon – 1 stick;
• sugar, honey - to taste.

It is recommended to consume this tasty treat warm rather than hot; it is prepared according to the following instructions:

1. Place a cinnamon stick in a glass.
2. Strain the crushed cinnamon root through a strainer.
3. Next you need to boil water, add the root.
4. Reduce the heat to low and cook until the water begins to boil and foam.
5. Strain the hot drink again and pour the liquid over the cinnamon stick.

1. Reduce heat to low and brew until the drink begins to foam and boil away.

With ginger

If you constantly overeat starchy and sweet foods, it becomes more difficult to get rid of fat accumulations. Chicory with ginger helps speed up metabolism, increase immunity, and cleanse the body. Some people don't like the taste of the drink, you can add cloves along with ginger. When losing weight, a treat is prepared from:

• water – 300 g;
• cloves - on the tip of a knife;
• fresh ginger - a piece;
• instant chicory - 2 tsp.

The method for preparing a drink for weight loss is as follows:

1. Place a spoonful of instant chicory into the container.
2. Cut the ginger into small pieces.
3. Add cloves next.
4. Pour boiling water over all ingredients and stir.

How to choose chicory

You can often find fakes on the shelves, to which ground cereals and other impurities may be added. They do not cause harm, but the product is no longer natural; you should choose chicory in the form of powder, pieces, or liquid extract. The latter option is very convenient for storage, it is much easier to brew (it quickly dissolves in hot liquid). It is almost impossible to fake liquid chicory, so it is recommended to choose this option.

When purchasing, carefully study the packaging and product information. Do not buy if the ingredients say extract. You shouldn’t get carried away even with a high-quality product, because the body gets used to it, and the beneficial effect decreases because of this. Some ailments may be a contraindication to drinking this drink:

• haemorrhoids;
• gastrointestinal ulcer (any department);
• urolithiasis disease;
• bronchial asthma;
• varicose veins (varicose veins) and other vascular diseases;
• allergy.

It is not recommended to buy the cheapest option, because there is a high risk of purchasing a fake. The price of chicory depends on the manufacturer, release form and quantity of the product in the package. You can purchase it at any grocery store or order it online. The estimated cost is as follows:

Beneficial features

In terms of its properties and taste, chicory has much in common with tea and coffee. But unlike these drinks, chicory does not have a negative effect on the stomach. On the contrary, to reduce the harmful properties of coffee, crushed chicory root is added to it.

In folk medicine, chicory is known as a diuretic and laxative. It is effectively used to treat intestinal dysfunction.

Systematic consumption of chicory has a positive effect on health:

1. Minimizes the risk of developing intestinal cancer.
2. Acts as an anti-inflammatory agent for dermatological diseases, acne, cuts and other injuries to the skin.
3. Helps in the treatment of joints and cardiovascular diseases, reduces tachycardia.
4. Promotes better absorption by the body of elements such as calcium and magnesium. This is especially useful for women experiencing menopause and teenagers.
5. Improves metabolism.
6. For women, it provides relief from painful periods (algomenorrhea), and also helps in the treatment of thrush and fights yeast infections.
7. Restores intestinal microflora, stimulates the development of beneficial bacteria.
8. Cleanses the body of heavy metal salts, cholesterol and radioactive substances.
9. Reduces sweating.
10. Calms the nervous system.

The leaves of the plant are used in the preparation of various salads as a flavoring agent, and from the root, in addition to the drink, artificial sweeteners are prepared.

Benefits for weight loss

It is wrong to think that eating chicory will help you lose extra pounds quickly and without much effort. This is not true, but he has some qualities that will contribute to this. To get rid of excess weight, the metabolic process in the body must be quite active. You can stimulate it by consuming chicory. It contains intibin and inulin - substances that promote the active breakdown of fats. In addition, the drink has a slightly bitter taste, and this leads to a decrease in appetite.

Basic rules for using chicory

To achieve the maximum effect from consuming chicory, you need to follow certain recommendations.

Those who want to lose weight with the drink should take it before meals.

It is better to give preference to instant chicory; it is considered more effective for weight loss. In addition, preparing a drink from the root of the plant yourself is a troublesome task.

An instant drink is prepared at the rate of one teaspoon per medium cup of hot water. There is no need to add sugar, as it will increase the calorie content. Take it half an hour before meals.

Contraindications

Despite its many beneficial qualities, chicory, like other medicinal plants, has a number of contraindications and limitations.

The root of the plant is contraindicated for:

• cholelithiasis;
• stomach or intestinal ulcers;
• vascular diseases, varicose veins;
• chronic cough, bronchial asthma.

People prone to allergic reactions should be careful when taking chicory, since the plant contains large amounts of vitamin C. For the same reason, it is better for pregnant women to consult a doctor before taking chicory.

It should be borne in mind that chicory should not be overused; it can cause stomach upset even in an absolutely healthy person.

Chicory recipes that promote weight loss

• Classic recipe

Pour one teaspoon of dry crushed root into two glasses of water. Place on the fire, bring to a boil and simmer over low heat for about 10 minutes. When the broth has cooled, it needs to be strained.

Take half a glass of the drink 30 minutes before meals, at least three times a day.

• With added milk

Chicory with the addition of milk is recommended for those whose bodies are weakened by viral diseases or lack of vitamins.

The drink will cleanse the body and start metabolic processes. For those who set out to lose weight, chicory with milk will be a real salvation. It gives a feeling of satiety and has a pleasant taste. At the same time, it has a low calorie content, only 19 calories per 100 grams of product.

It is prepared simply. Milk is added to a cup of the prepared drink before drinking.

• Chicory with honey

In addition to weight loss, chicory has other beneficial properties for the body. Eating chicory along with honey is a good preventive measure against hypertension. Chicory itself is contraindicated for coughing, as it causes it to worsen, but in combination with honey it is recommended to take it for inflammatory diseases, if necessary, to strengthen the immune system or replenish the body’s energy reserves.

To enhance the beneficial properties of chicory, add a teaspoon of honey to a cup of the finished drink. Take chicory with honey in the morning on an empty stomach. It is important that the drink is not hot, but warm.

• Chicory with a slice of lemon

Chicory for weight loss - benefits and recipes for healthy drinks

Chicory is a drink made from the root of the chicory plant of the same name.
It is known to many as a popular substitute for natural coffee. In recent years, it has gained great popularity among people of all ages. Middle-aged and elderly people appreciate the drink because, unlike coffee, it does not contain caffeine, which increases blood pressure. Young people, especially women, have fallen in love with chicory due to its weight loss properties. At the same time, the drink does not deplete the body, but, on the contrary, saturates it with useful elements and vitamins, normalizes the functioning of body systems, and improves well-being.