Nature has given man many different plants that have useful properties. There are a lot of folk recipes aimed at solving various health problems and not only. Many people are interested, is it useful than chicory or this simply beautiful field flower?
What is useful for chicory for the body?
In general, in national recipes use all parts of the plant, but help to get rid of excess kilograms only root. Than useful chicory for losing weight:
- Has a diuretic and laxative effect, which helps to remove excess liquid and decay products from the intestine. Due to regular use it is possible to get rid of constipation and other gastrointestinal problems.
- Favorably affects the activity of the nervous system, which is especially important during weight loss.
- Contains inulin, which activates the growth of beneficial bacteria in the intestine.
- It helps to normalize metabolic processes in the body, which in turn helps to cope with excess weight.
- Increases the rate of fission of fat and reduces the amount of insulin in the blood.
- Has the ability to increase the feeling of saturation.
How to use?
To feel the useful properties of chicory for weight loss, it should be used as a drink that can become a substitute for coffee. Of course, to go directly to coffee from chicory is very difficult, so start with a sparing recipe.
Ingredients:
- chicory powder - 1 part;
- natural coffee - 3 parts.
Preparation
Connect the components and pour them with boiling water. Number count depending on what strength of the drink you prefer. The maximum amount of chicory is 2 teaspoons per cup. In the future, you can gradually change the proportion until you can drink just chicory, without adding coffee.
Other useful properties of chicory in losing weight
If instead of the usual coffee to drink a decoction prepared from the root of the plant, then it is possible to reduce the appearance of cellulite, since:
- The composition contains a large amount of folic acid, which is necessary for cell renewal, which in turn increases the elasticity of the skin.
- Thanks to the content of vitamin A, the process of collagen production is increasing.
- In large quantities, chicory contains ascorbic acid, which improves the skin, making it more velvety.
- You can use the root during massages and wraps that fight cellulite.
How to cook a decoction of chicory?
The root of the plant can be bought at the pharmacy, and also prepared independently. To do this, collect the roots, cut them into small pieces and fry in a dry frying pan until a dark brown color appears. Before use, grind them on a coffee grinder.
Ingredients:
- chicory powder - 2 tsp;
- water - 200 ml.
Preparation
Mix the ingredients, bring to a boil and leave to infuse for 10 min. Use the broth for an hour before meals 2 times a day.
In addition, you can use green leaves of chicory in salads for weight loss. For example, mix nuts, cucumbers , parsley, celery, apples and chicory. As a dressing, use natural yogurt or sour cream.
It should also be taken into account that besides the useful properties of chicory, there are also harmful ones. People who have allergies to ambrosia, as well as diseases of the respiratory and digestive system, can feel them on themselves. It is not recommended to drink drinks from the plant in the presence of a tendency to urolithiasis and with varicose veins.