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 ...

If you've seen chicory root coffee at the grocery store and been confused about what it actually is, you're not alone. While many have embraced eating the leaves of chicory plants—tightly packed heads ...

Medically reviewed by Aviv Joshua, MS, RDN Key Takeaways Chicory root contains inulin, which helps improve digestion and gut health.It can be used as a caffeine-free coffee substitute with a similar ...

If you've ever had a café au lait in New Orleans, you know what we're talking about. Chicory, or more precisely chicory root, has been around for centuries. It wasn’t until recently, however, that ...

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 ...

Many folks can't even consider getting out of bed without the promise of coffee. But when you hear "coffee," what do you think of? A mug of dark roast with nothing else in it? A wide coffee cup with ...