Chicory, or rather its root, from ancient timesused for medical purposes. The positive properties of a medicinal plant are manifested with respect to some diseases. Many people who cannot use coffee have replaced it with a drink that uses chicory to make it. Reviews indicate that with its help you can lose those extra pounds without harm to health. Useful drink will be for future mothers. Consume chicory only in the absence of contraindications.
Chicory belongs to the Aster family, andis a perennial plant with bright blue flowers. It can be found on waste grounds, on the roadsides. The people of the plant is known as the "king-root" for the many-sided positive impact on the human body.
The composition of the plant is as follows:
Worldwide, chicory root is used tomaking a drink to taste like coffee. However, the beneficial properties of such a drink has much more and does not have a stimulating effect on the nervous system. To do this, the roots of the plant are dried, crushed and fried until golden brown. In the future, the powder will be packaged and sent to the store shelves. Chicory leaves are used in food.
The root of the plant contains polysaccharide inulin,used as a natural sugar substitute. Therefore, first of all, people with a history of diabetes, obesity should pay attention to chicory. The substance is also necessary to maintain a healthy microflora in the intestine.
Adjust the work of the stomach and normalize the exchangeprocesses will help chicory. Reviews say that vitamins and minerals contained in the root of the plant have a positive effect on the state of the cardiovascular system (slow heart rate, dilates blood vessels), contribute to the elimination of "bad" cholesterol.
A chicory drink has andanti-inflammatory properties. By consuming this drink regularly, you can speed up the process of healing wounds and prevent the development of inflammation. Therefore, it can be used for skin diseases, acne.
Chicory root is rich in B vitamins, which are necessary for the proper functioning of the nervous system. They contribute to calm, return energy and vigor.
Многие женщины узнают о том, что такое цикорий it is during the period of pregnancy, when it is time to exclude the use of coffee. A drink of similar color and taste will be of great benefit to the expectant mother. Inulin in the composition of the plant will help to improve the work of the digestive system, eliminate constipation and heartburn.
Another problem that almost all future mothers face is iron deficiency anemia. You can increase your hemoglobin level by drinking a cup of chicory a day.
Следует помнить о том, что каждое лекарственное The plant can be used for therapeutic and prophylactic purposes only in the absence of contraindications. If you are allergic to similar plants, experts recommend not using chicory (soluble). Drink in this case, begin to use in small quantities to check the reaction of the body.
Следует исключить употребление растения (в любом form) in the presence of vascular pathologies - varicose veins, hemorrhoids. The plant has the ability to dilate blood vessels, which with such diseases will only have a negative effect and make you feel worse. Contraindications also include cholelithiasis. Chicory, reviews of which will be discussed below, has a choleretic effect and can trigger the discharge of stones.
In case of peptic ulcer and gastritis, it is better to refusefrom a drink made from chicory powder. The active substances that are present in the composition of the plant irritate the mucous surface of the digestive organs. Do not use chicory for diseases of the respiratory system - bronchial asthma, bronchitis.
С момента рождения малыша женщине приходится make drastic changes in your diet and give up many foods and drinks. Caffeine also has a negative effect on the child’s body. A chicory drink will help replace your favorite aromatic coffee.
Можно ли кормящим цикорий, и не принесет ли plant harm baby? Doctors claim that a drink from a medicinal plant is absolutely safe for both mother and newborn. In addition, it helps to increase lactation. The nutrients contained in the drink, penetrate into breast milk and have a sedative effect on the baby.
At the same time, during breastfeeding, it is not recommended to use more than two cups of drink per day.
In some cases, the medicinal plantbrings not the expected benefit, but a completely opposite result. It depends on the individual sensitivity of the organism. Many people note an increase in appetite while taking a drink from chicory. The phenomenon is caused by the normalization of the pancreas and the digestive system as a whole. This point should be considered in the event that the drink will be used for weight loss.
При серьезных отклонениях в работе нервной system, easy excitability use of chicory can cause insomnia, emotional drops. Chicory instead of coffee should be used with caution with a tendency to allergic reaction due to the increased content of vitamin C in the plant.
Not only powder can be found on store shelves.from chicory, but also a liquid extract of this plant. Due to more gentle processing during the production process, liquid chicory has more useful properties. It is made by evaporation of liquid from the roots of a plant. Manipulation is repeated several times. Excess water from the resulting liquid is removed.
It is believed that the liquid extractA medicinal plant is harder to fake than a powder. The product can be found in many stores. It is packaged in small banks. The liquid should have a dark brown color.
On the shelves of a healthy diet you can find chicory.under different brands. Some manufacturers add to the product a variety of herbal extracts, berries. This makes the drink more tasty and healthy.
Chicory "Health" from "Coffee company" AroundSveta ”(Russia), according to buyers and connoisseurs of this drink, is considered one of the best. The product has passed quality control. Its composition is fully consistent with the standards.
Soluble chicory can be purchased in pureform, and with different flavors: ginseng, taiga herbs, lingonberries, blueberries, rose hips, sea buckthorn, lemon, cinnamon, raspberries. Normally, the taste of the drink should be bitter due to the presence of the intribin glycoside in the composition of the plant root.
Natural product deserves a lotpositive recommendations from satisfied buyers. Pure soluble chicory is most popular. Reviews indicate that it is most reminiscent of aromatic coffee. With daily use of the drink, a surge of vitality is felt, the emotional state improves, the work of the digestive system is improved.
Soluble chicory is important to properly store afteropening the package. If moisture gets into the powder, lumps will appear, it will oxidize and lose its healing properties. Liquid chicory "Health" is not whimsical in storage. Moreover, in this form the product contains the highest concentration of useful substances.
Готовят напиток по той же схеме, что и instant coffee. A few spoons of (tea) powder should be poured with a glass of boiling water and let it brew for a few minutes. Brew chicory can be in the Turk. To do this, take a teaspoon of chicory powder and honey, poured 150-200 ml of water. The resulting mixture is brought to the formation of foam and remove from heat. To taste, you can add sugar, lemon, cream.
How to drink chicory so that it benefits the body? Experts recommend simply keeping the daily rate - 2-3 cups a day. To get involved in the use of therapeutic drinking is not worth it.
