Nowadays, access to coffee is almost unlimited. Store shelves are bursting at the seams, we can choose from granular, ground, soluble, in various flavors and aromas. Whereas this wasn’t always the case and people who remember the times of the Polish People’s Republic know perfectly well what it is about.
At this particular time, coffee was considered a luxury item. Very often it was expensiveand the quality was definitely not there. At that time, lovers of the black drink were looking for substitutes that would be similar in taste and cheaper.
This is where she came to help chicory coffee. It is made from roasted chicory root. It has a taste distinct nutty notes, slightly sweetat the same time earthy. It has an aroma very similar to traditional coffee, but was cheaper. Over time, it was forced out of the daily menu, and wrongly so. Now it is back in salons, because it turns out that it is worth drinking not only for the aroma or sentiment.
Chicory coffee is an important source of vitamins, including: vitamin C, B vitamins. Supplements with minerals potassium, calcium, magnesium, sodium, phosphorus, iron. The drink also contains valuable antioxidants, dietary fiber and inulin. How will this composition affect the functioning of the body?
Drinking chicory coffee is recommended for people who have digestive problems. It will support liver function and will stimulate the production of bile acids. This will facilitate digestion, accelerate intestinal peristalsis and prevent constipation. Moreover, it can ensure the proper composition of the intestinal bacterial microflora, because it contains inulin, which acts as natural probiotic.
As a result, chicory coffee may as well help remove excess cholesterol. It will lower its level and protect the heart. It will reduce the risk of atherosclerosis and hypertension.
The dose of antioxidants makes chicory coffee a way to limit the harmful effects of free radicals. A substitute for traditional coffee will prevent many complications related to oxidative stress. Therefore, it has anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory and anti-aging functions. Streamlined cleansing the body of toxins.
People who want to take care of their nervous system should drink chicory coffee. Will affect better memory and concentration. It will make it easier to calm down during periods of high stress and help you fall asleep faster. The infusion does not contain caffeine, so it can be taken even in the late afternoon or evening.
Unfortunately, not everyone will be able to enjoy the properties of chicory coffee. The group with contraindications includes patients suffering from: varicose veins and hemorrhoids. Drinking in excess may further weaken blood vessels. It cannot be given to allergy sufferers.
For chicory coffee, we will need a ready-made mixture, which can be easily obtained in larger supermarkets. It is also worth visiting health food stores. 1 teaspoon of coffee just pour it into a cup and pour it over hot, but not boiling water. After about 10 minutes, the delicious substitute for traditional coffee is ready to drink.
The decaffeinated chicory root infusion can be drunk alone or with your favorite additions. The same as in the case of classic coffee, it can be used milk or cream. Use to sweeten sugar, honey, sweetener. A pinch of spices, such as cinnamon and cardamom, will enhance its aroma and health properties.
Even though chicory coffee is decaffeinated, it should be taken in limited quantities. One cup a day enough to notice the benefits of drinking the infusion. In larger amounts, it may cause digestive system problems.
Source: guster.pl, Terazgotuje.pl
