Chicory is sold in several forms: ground, instant and liquid.
There are not many amateurs who are ready to collect and prepare the root themselves.
But can we assume that depending on the type of product, the composition of the beneficial properties of the drink, called a coffee substitute, changes?
Let's try to figure out if there is any difference.
The most useful
The most useful is considered to be chicory, which is sold in liquid form.
It does not undergo the process of roasting the roots and heat treatment, therefore, it retains the largest amount of useful substances.
But such a product is rare and costs significantly more than ground or instant coffee.
Benefits of chicory
1. One cup of the finished drink in its pure form contains 20 kcal, and with milk 10 kcal more.
2. The composition of the finished drink, regardless of the production method, includes proteins, fats and carbohydrates.
Therefore, the drink satisfies hunger and helps you lose weight.
3. It also contains inulin, which is beneficial for intestinal microflora.
4. Chicory normalizes blood sugar levels.
5. It also contains B vitamins and vitamin E.
6. The drink has a choleretic effect, has a positive effect on intestinal peristalsis and helps normalize cholesterol levels.
7. And, of course, the drink has an invigorating and tonic effect.
The main thing is that the product is of natural origin and does not contain artificial additives or colors.
For reference
Chicory is a genus of biennial or perennial herbs of the Asteraceae or Compositae family. The genus includes two cultivated species and at least eight wild ones.
