Benefit and harm of chicory soluble for pregnant women and losing weight

• What is in
• What is useful in the roots
• Contraindications for use
• Manufacturing technology
• General recommendations
• Can I drink pregnant

This plant belongs to the genus of perennial grasses from the family Astrope( they are also Complex).

In Russia, chicory is common in the Altai, the North Caucasus and Western Siberia.

It is common in the United States, India, Western Europe.

Today, two kinds of chicory are cultivated on an industrial scale: ordinary and salad.

In confectionery and coffee production, the chicory root is used, reaching fifteen meters in length.

Drink from the root is an excellent substitute for coffee. The leaves of the plant can be used as a supplement to salads and as an independent garnish.

What contains

The composition of chicory includes many useful substances. These include the following elements:

• inulin - fructose polymer.
  The chicory root during the season contains up to 75% of this substance.
  Inulin is not a part of coffee or tea.
  It normalizes the intestinal microflora,
• tannins - they help strengthen the blood vessels,
• ascorbic and folic acid,
• vitamins B, A.
• mineral substances - a large amount of potassium( 12% of the daily value of man per day) and manganese(13%), in a smaller amount contains calcium, magnesium, zinc, copper, phosphorus.

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What is useful in the roots of

1. The drink works well on the nervous system.
It contains vitamins of group B.
They well influence the nervous system, improve mood and give vivacity.
At the same time, chicory does not excite nerves, but has a calming effect, unlike drinks containing caffeine.

2. A drink made of chicory is a good diuretic.
It helps to cleanse the body of toxins, relieves swelling.

3. Chicory does not contain caffeine, it is useful for the heart and blood vessels.
The drink is rich in potassium and magnesium, which helps in the fight against tachycardia.
Chicory dilates blood vessels, normalizes the rhythm of heartbeats.
Drink is needed for people suffering from hypertension, tachycardia, ischemia.

4. Chicory is indispensable in the anemia of because it contains a large amount of iron.
It is well absorbed by the body.
The drink helps in the treatment of anemia and helps prevent this disease.
It is worth considering that when adding cow milk to chicory, chicory assimilation decreases many times.

5. The plant is useful for diabetes mellitus .
Inulin, which is contained in chicory, regulates blood sugar and improves the general condition of diabetics.

6. Chicory can be used by people who want to lose weight .
It accelerates metabolism, slows down the processes that are responsible for the absorption of fat.
But it's worth remembering that chicory improves appetite.
Want to lose weight, should be attentive to their diet.

7. Chicory favorably affects the gastrointestinal tract .
Inulin is a substance that is fed by bifidumbacterium( bacteria of the intestine).
Inulin promotes the development of beneficial bacteria in the intestine.
Thanks to this ingredient, the chicory drink will relieve flatulence, constipation and diarrhea.

8. Chicory has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. Drink is effective for light colds.

9. The plant is useful for skin and hair .
Chicory helps to tone the skin.
Vitamins included in its composition, contribute to the recovery of collagen fibers.
Drink from chicory can not only drink, but use externally.
It will accelerate the healing of wounds, help with dermatitis and psoriasis.
If you use chicory as a hair conditioner, you will soon be able to make sure that your hair has become stronger and thicker.

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10. Chicory promotes the elimination of bile .
It cleanses the kidneys, liver, and spleen from toxins.
A drink from a plant helps to remove all parasites( how to drink tansy and wormwood written here) from the body.
In addition, it strengthens human immunity.

Contraindications to the use of

Along with the benefits, chicory can cause harm to health. There are a number of contraindications to drink:

• can not be abused by people suffering from gastrointestinal diseases and dieting with ulcer of the stomach or duodenum,
• , usually this plant does not lead to overexcitation, but in sensitive people the drink can cause insomnia and increasedexcitation,
• take a drink from chicory not to people with varicose veins - with other vascular diseases, before using chicory it is worth consulting with a doctor,
• chicoryth helps to eliminate toxins, but with excessive use it causes great damage to the liver,
• drink can not be drink with asthma, bronchitis or chronic cough,
• ascorbic acid, part of chicory, - a strong allergen. Allergy sufferers should know that chicory can cause reactions.

Before you enter it into your diet, it is worth analyzing your health. For any illnesses, you need to consult a doctor.

Important! Chicory badly combine with milk, it can cause pressure jumps and arrhythmia. If you really like the taste of chicory with milk, you can pick up vegetable analogues of cow's milk.

Manufacturing technology

There is a certain technology for making a drink from chicory. Initially, the root of the plant is collected, then it is well washed and ground.

In the next step, the extract of the crushed root is made using a special procedure( extraction).

The hood is placed in spray drying, where the usual extract turns into a soluble chicory drink.

The finished powder is packed in packages and sent for sale. Some manufacturers add dyes or flavors to the beverage( often chemical additives).

Before buying, you should carefully read the composition of the drink chicory.

General recommendations

1. Chicory is stored in dry, sealed cans.
Powder stains when moisture gets in, so it should only be taken with a dry spoon.

2. When choosing a drink, make sure that the powder is dry and free of lumps.
It should be brownish in color.
Buy chicory in vacuum packing or a glass jar.

3. Do not abuse the drink, even if you do not have contraindications to its use.
Listen to your body, it will tell the individual rate of chicory, which is acceptable for you.

4. When buying a product, pay attention to the composition.
If the beverage contains artificial colors or flavors, it is better to choose another drink from another manufacturer.

Is it possible to drink pregnant

? There are no special contraindications for drinking a drink for women in the situation.

When pregnant, it is worth noting or significantly restricting the use of beverages containing caffeine( coffee, black and green tea).

In this case, chicory will be an excellent alternative.

Soluble chicory will support the work of the heart muscle, improve digestion, help get rid of constipation.

It promotes the rapid removal of toxins from the body. Healing properties of the plant will relieve pregnant women from annoying heartburn.

Pregnant should remember that there are cases when the drink is harmful. The negative effect of soluble chicory is described above, it applies to all people, regardless of sex and age.

When using chicory, pregnant women should be sensitive to the body. If there are any reactions, stop using chicory and consult a doctor.

Every day the drink from chicory becomes more popular. It is useful, it tastes like coffee, but devoid of caffeine.

You will learn about the benefits of chicory and its taste qualities by watching a video.