Chicory is often recommended to coffee lovers, for whom this drink is contraindicated.
Yes, the “substitute” has a specific taste, but it invigorates and, most importantly, is good for the body.
By the way, the French, representatives of a truly “coffee” nation, came up with the idea of replacing coffee in this way back at the beginning of the century before last.
True, the reason for the decision taken was not the motivation of “health benefits”, but due to a banal shortage of coffee beans.
Benefit
Only much later did scientists discover that chicory is no worse than coffee, and, in addition, does not contain caffeine, which is a dangerous enemy for those with hypertension, heart problems, blood vessels, and gastrointestinal tract.
Another plus of chicory is its invigorating effect. Although it is also not recommended to consume it in large quantities.
The undoubted benefit of chicory is that the drink stimulates a decrease in blood sugar levels, improving metabolism and digestion.
And if you consume it regularly, the body becomes more resistant to the effects of harmful bacteria.
Among other things, chicory is useful in the prevention and treatment of diabetes, as well as in the fight against excess weight.
Chicory also reduces the feeling of hunger, and is good for men because it improves the functioning of the genitourinary system and has a positive effect on potency.
For older people it is useful because it prevents heart attacks, and for women it has a beneficial effect on the skin and hair.
Since the drink does not contain caffeine, it can be consumed by pregnant and nursing mothers.
For reference
Chicory is a genus of biennial or perennial herbs of the Asteraceae or Compositae family; the root of the plant is used to prepare a drink that replaces coffee.
