Chicory has traditionally been used as a coffee substitute. In times of scarcity, when getting coffee was difficult, the bitter taste of chicory root made it possible to prepare a drink that resembled it. Nowadays many people, who want to avoid coffee due to its stimulating properties, have found the ideal substitute in chicory.
However, chicory is not a simple substitute for coffee, it is a medicinal plant with numerous properties and applications in phytotherapy. Chicory has multiple benefits on liver and kidney health, as well as controlling blood pressure, improving digestion and relieving urinary disorders.
If you want to know all the properties that chicory has, what it can benefit you for, and how to take it, you should read this article from El Comprador de La Vanguardia. We tell you everything so you can choose if you want to replace coffee with chicory infusions or if you want to add it to your diet.
Chicory can be consumed in various ways, depending on each person’s preferences and the desired result. Here we explain some common ways to take chicory:
Root infusion: Use the dried and roasted roots of chicory to prepare a coffee-like infusion. Boil water and add a teaspoon of chicory root per cup. Let it sit for a few minutes and then strain. You can sweeten it or add milk according to your taste.
Ground Chicory Coffee: Make a coffee-like drink using ground or powdered chicory. Mix the chicory with hot water and filter to obtain a coffee-flavored drink. You can add milk or sweeteners if you wish.
Culinary use: You can use fresh chicory leaves in salads to take advantage of their bitter flavor and nutritional properties.
Chicory Supplements: Chicory is also available in supplement form, such as capsules or powder, which can be taken as directed by the manufacturer. This is convenient for those looking for specific benefits quickly and easily.
Commercial chicory drinks: Some brands offer ready-to-drink chicory-based drinks, which can be a practical option for those who want to try it without preparing it at home.
One of the most common reasons to consume chicory infusions is as a coffee substitute. Chicory root is used to prepare a drink with a bitter taste that resembles that of coffee. This use is especially popular among those who want to reduce their caffeine consumption or avoid it altogether.
We offer you Chikko instant chicory coffee. A drink with an intense flavor, without caffeine, made with organic chicory grown in Europe, and gluten-free.
Chicory is known to have medicinal properties, and its infusions are consumed with the purpose of taking advantage of these benefits. It contains compounds such as inulin, which may be beneficial for digestive health, as well as other compounds with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
At El Comprador de La Vanguardia we offer you the Valley of Tea infusion that is completely organic and grown in the European Union under strict quality controls so that you can take advantage of all its benefits in complete safety.
You can also benefit from the properties of chicory with this drink of lemon juice, soluble acacia gum fiber, chicory root extract and high-quality rosemary. This product, in sachets that are easily soluble in water, combines natural active ingredients with a high fiber content, promising a gentle detox without side effects such as bloating or flatulence.
Manufactured under rigorous GMP and HACCP standards by Sensilab, this drink will be ideal in summer mixed with cold water and ice cubes.
Chicory infusions are appreciated for their possible positive effects on liver and kidney health. It is believed that certain compounds in chicory can support liver and kidney function, thus promoting the health of these organs.
We chose this pack of 3 boxes of chicory infusion from Herbesan. An BIO infusion, very easy to prepare and that will provide multiple benefits to your digestive health.
A.Vogel Bambu, a natural BIO coffee substitute, fuses chicory, cereals and sun-ripened figs for a delicious and healthy experience. Made in Swiss laboratories with fresh, organically grown plants, it guarantees high quality. Its plant extracts, obtained by harvesting, contain more active ingredients than those from dried plants.
A tasty and easy way to take chicory and benefit from its properties.
We end up with a dietary supplement that contains chicory, shiitake, dandelion and oyster mushroom and which constitutes a natural prebiotic.
MICO NEO (60 capsules) offers a natural approach to maintaining the health of the digestive system and intestinal microbiota. Acting as a prebiotic, it promotes the recovery of the bacterial flora and mucous membranes, improving digestion and reducing flatulence and abdominal bloating.
