ENDIVIA

Also spelled "chicory

It is a smooth variety of endive. Its best season is from fall to winter.

It is a smooth variety of endive

It is a vegetable rich in fiber, contains a lot of water and very few calories so it is recommended in slimming diets. It also contains vitamins E, A, B1, B2, B6 and C; minerals and folic acid, niacin, antioxidants and beta-carotene. For its properties it is beneficial for the digestive system because it helps to eliminate gas, acidity and favors the intestinal mucosa. It helps regulate cholesterol and intestinal transit, eliminates toxins from the intestine, has a diuretic effect, improves blood circulation and prevents arteriosclerosis

On the palate it is crunchy and juicy and stands out because it leaves a bitter taste