What is healthier: coffee or chicory - how the drinks differ from each other
Coffee and chicory are drinks that are similar to each other in many ways.
However, they still differ in both composition and taste.
It's time to figure out which drink is healthier and which one you should give preference to.
Comparison of coffee and chicory
Coffee has a richer taste and aroma than chicory. However, for lovers of the latter, the taste is reminiscent of espresso.
Pregnant women can drink one large cup of coffee a day, while chicory is contraindicated for pregnant women. This drink can cause uterine contractions, which is dangerous for the fetus.
At the same time, chicory does not contain caffeine, therefore, it is not addictive and does not have the same side effects as coffee. Therefore, people who are contraindicated to caffeine are better off drinking chicory.
It is also not recommended to drink coffee on an empty stomach, as it can cause increased acidity. And chicory contains a natural prebiotic inulin, which increases the amount of beneficial bacteria in the stomach.
Thus, those who do not want to feel the side effects of caffeine are better off drinking chicory. However, the latter may cause allergies, so this should also be taken into account.
Earlier we wrote about who should not drink chicory.
