New weight loss supplements are constantly popping up. But one that’s stood the test of time? Chicory root fiber, a powdered herb that helps tame hunger and nourish a healthy gut, resulting in lasting ...

Inulin is a plant-based fiber that promotes gut health. Foods high in inulin include chicory root, garlic, bananas, leeks, ...

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 ...

The French used chicory root as a coffee substitute and brought the tradition to Louisiana.