This herbaceous plant is also a good alternative for coffee drinkers trying to kick caffeine. Growing up in a family with ties to New Orleans, it was common for my family to serve coffee blended with ...

Chicory root is being added to many packaged foods, and enjoyed as a coffee substitute. Here's what you need to know about it. If you've seen chicory root coffee at the grocery store and been confused ...

Chicory is a root that has periwinkle flowers in the dandelion family. Its most popular application is a caffeine-free herbal replacement for coffee. The flavor is similar to coffee when brewed. In ...

If you’ve eaten anything that comes in a box, a bar shape or package carrying a “high fiber” or ” gluten-free” claim, there’s a very good chance you’ve partaken of inulin, also known as chicory root ...

Chicory is a flowering plant of the dandelion family, Asteraceae, identified by its tough stem and blue and purple flowers. While the flowers and leaves can be used, it’s the plant’s root that is most ...

Hate a hangover but love your occasional glass of wine? Imagine waking up after a night out with friends, feeling refreshed and ready to face the day, minus the headache and nausea. Doesn't this sound ...

When it comes to what we eat, fiber is often under-consumed in American diets. This is a problem because it can help safeguard us against a host of ailments, including heart disease and certain ...

Before last weekend, I thought chicory was something that New Orleans natives added to their coffee. And while that is true (the chicory root is often used in java drinks), the leaves of the chicory ...

It’s your average Saturday night at the cocktail lounge, but while perusing the menu an unfamiliar ingredient catches your eye: Chicory. The plant known for its bright-blue flowers is commonly found ...