In some cases, you need to “take a break” from coffee, and chicory will help you cope with the craving for this drink. It has a similar taste and is also able to strengthen the immune system, informs Ukr.Media.
Gastroenterologists share their advice to coffee lovers. Doctors say that fans of this drink should pay attention to chicory and drink it instead of coffee from time to time.
It is well known that coffee has many health benefits, but it can also be addictive. When the body stops responding to the invigorating effect of caffeine, people often unknowingly start drinking more coffee – this can have negative consequences. Overdose of caffeine can negatively affect the heart, cause it to overload, contribute to blood pressure spikes and unpleasant conditions associated with overexcitation of the nervous system, and also provoke insomnia.
Doctors advise people who actively and regularly drink coffee to take breaks from time to time, giving up caffeine – this protects against tolerance to it.
At such moments, chicory can come to the rescue. It not only helps to endure coffee withdrawal more easily, but also brings many benefits.
“Chicory contains the natural prebiotic inulin and helps restore intestinal microflora. The drink also contains vitamins C, E, A, B1, B2, B5 and B6, which boost immunity.”
Chicory also contains riboflavin and thiamine – these substances have a positive effect on the condition of the kidneys and liver.
