Chicory
Enjoy Chicory
Chicory (Chihorium intybus) (endive) made into a green juices can help ↓ caffeine cravings. To ↓ oxalates in the leaves, try a quick 3 second dip in boiling water, discard the water which captures the oxalates.
Liver injury is protected by chicory. The roots are dug up, washed and roasted until they turn a dark brown. The roots are then powdered and brewed like coffee. The leaves can be eaten in salads or cooked and roasted as a vegetable.
Chicory has a mild laxative effect that is beneficial for digestive problems such as dyspepsia, indigestion and constipation. Chicory is also used to increase appetite and promote general well being. Just Like Sugar, a sweetener, is made using chicory as one of its ingredients.
Chicory Root Benefits
Cholesterol:
It decrease the levels of serum LDL cholesterol in the blood.
Inflammation:
It contains vitamin C, one of the most powerful antioxidants.
Diabetes:
The inulin content is not digestible, so its lack of glucose can help promote optimal blood sugar levels while also increasing stool bulk and consistency.
Constipation:
It provides soluble fiber, which improves digestion.
Gall Bladder Issues:
It builds resistance to gallstones and liver stones. By increasing the flow of bile,
it assists the body in digesting foods and liquids. The extra bile also helps break down fats in the body. Chicory root has a mild laxative effect, increases bile from the gallbladder, and decreases swelling.
Urinary Infections, Kidney Stones and Gout:
It has diuretic properties that provide protection for the urinary tract system and kidneys. Toxins are removed and the cleansing of the body is stimulated because of an increase in urine flow. It has been used to expel gravel, calcium deposits, and excess uric acid from the body, which helps to prevent gout and kidney stones.
Weight Loss:
Chicory root benefits weight loss because of the effect it has on the digestive system. It is an excellent source of fructooligosaccharides which help promote the growth of beneficial bacteria in your digestive tract. It also increases the rate of the break down of fats. It also helps with weight loss because it helps keep insulin levels low while enjoying sweet foods.
Natural Liver Cleanser:
Chicory root also supports the body's detoxification system through the liver and kidneys, and is believed to help with calcium absorption. Chicory also helps prevent jaundice and an enlarged liver when mixed with water. Because of Chicory Root potential for removing contaminants from the digestive system, the liver does not have to work as hard to filter out toxins that may have escaped into the bloodstream. It also acts as a gentle laxative and diuretic for removing excess water and toxins, and this can also reduce strain on the liver.
Anxiety:
It is a natural sedative and anti-inflammatory for the nervous system. If you have anxiety issues and still drink coffee, this sweetener can help.
Indigestion:
It acts as an herbal antacid, the root neutralizes acid and correct acid indigestion, heartburn, gastritis, vomiting, upset stomach. Because it stimulates bile production, this helps to speed up the digestive process after eating too much rich food.
Skin:
Used externally, the Chicory Root has healing properties for cuts, sunburn, swellings, hemorrhoids, and poison ivy. It reduces the inflammation of rheumatism and the pain of stiff and sore joints.
Allergens:
If you are allergic to ragweed, you may be allergic to the Chicory Root.
Chicory root studies
A naturally sweet, indigestible sugar derived from chicory roots (chicory Inulin), (the main ingredient in Just Like Sugar), fiuctooligosaccharides (FOS) is more than just a natural, noncaloric, non-glycemic sweetener: It is one of the most powerful prebiotics to be researched in the last decade. The subject of over 100 clinical studies, FOS is one of the best-documented natural nutrients for improving the healthy balance of bacteria in intestines and stimulating the growth of the beneficial bifidobacteria- also called "friendly flora"-that reside in the colon.
