Chicory is a beautiful plant with delicate flowers. Its root is used to prepare a delicious and healthy coffee drink. However, it should not be consumed in unlimited quantities.
The composition and taste of chicory root
Chicory root is very rich in vitamins and minerals. In particular, it contains large amounts of vitamins C, B1, B2 and B3. The plant root contains a large amount of inulin, which has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the entire digestive system, and also speeds up the metabolism, carotene and proteins.
Roasted granular chicory is very similar to instant coffee in smell, color and even taste. The main difference between the drink and natural coffee is the complete absence of caffeine in it. In this regard, chicory can be consumed by people suffering from hypertension.
Drink a cup of chicory with honey and lemon on an empty stomach. It helps in the treatment of hypertension.
How many times a day can you drink chicory
Like any other medicinal herb, chicory requires careful use. You can't drink it uncontrollably. The optimal amount of this drink is 2 cups per day. If this dose is exceeded, carefully monitor the reaction of the body. Some people perfectly tolerate a coffee drink, and even 5 cups a day will not cause any deterioration in well-being, and some may experience all sorts of allergic reactions.
The drink will be useful for people who cannot do without coffee. In this case, it is recommended to replace 2 cups of coffee with 2 cups of chicory. As a result, the body will receive less caffeine.
The chicory drink has a pronounced diuretic effect.
A coffee drink made from chicory root helps to lose weight and normalize weight. This is due to its ability to speed up metabolism and cleanse the intestines of toxins and other substances. Despite this, the drink increases the appetite. Therefore, too large doses can lead, on the contrary, to weight gain. One or two cups a day is enough to stabilize bowel function.
Contraindications for taking chicory
Peptic ulcer, gastritis, all kinds of erosion in the gastrointestinal tract are a serious reason for refusing to eat chicory drink. The fact is that this plant negatively affects the mucous membranes that are damaged, which means it can lead to an exacerbation of the disease.
With varicose veins and heart disease, it is also not recommended to drink a coffee drink made from chicory.
Sometimes there is an intolerance to chicory, which is expressed by such symptoms as: nausea, dizziness, all kinds of rash, weakness.
