dr.leo kahn
1 min readMar 12, 2020

Chicory

Herbaceous plant with scientific name Cichorium intybus, of the Compositae family, of Asian-European origin is found in two forms or types smooth and curly.

Nutritional Table in 100g portion:

Calories 14.0 kcal

Proteins 1.1g

Carbohydrates 2.9g

Lipids 0.1g

Fiber 2.2g

Vitamins and minerals:

Vitamin A 77.0mcg

Vitamin B2 0.1mg

Vitamin B3 0.7mg

Vitamin C 6.5mg

Vitamin E 3.2mg

Calcium 44.8mg

Phosphorus 13.4mg

Potassium 425.0mg

Iron 0.5mg

0.1mg manganese

Magnesium 14.1mg

Zinc 0.1mg

Selenium 0.16mcg

Benefits:

Antioxidant

Slimming

Anti-inflammatory

Helps the digestive tract

Cardiovascular protector

Assists in the treatment of arthritis

Acts on the immune system

Antitumor

Antiviral

Hepatoprotective

Helps you sleep and fight stress

Diuretic

Antiage

KNOW MORE:

Rich in inulin that regulates ghrelin, a hormone associated with satiety.

It reduces acidity and fights problems such as gastroesophageal reflux disease, indigestion and heartburn.

It has phenols that act in cardiovascular diseases.

Its root extract can be used to improve sleep quality.

dr.leo kahn
dr.leo kahn

Written by dr.leo kahn

Dr. Leo Kahn é médico e jornalista.

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