Thechicory planthas been around for quite a long time.

It’s also credited with balancing blood sugar and bringing your cholesterol levels down.

That’s because manufacturers use the ingredient to bump up the fiber content in processed food (viaSelf).

Chicory root in the raw

A study showed that chicory root can help regulate both blood sugar and insulin levels.

In animal studies, chicory was even seen to protect against liver damage.

Chicory root used in folk medicine