3: The Future of Processed Foods

Giving up coffee may seem like an unbearable ask.

This meant, of course, forgoing coffee.

But Charles anti-inflammatory chicory latte recipe offers major digestive benefits, too.

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Thats because both chicory and dandelion arepotent sources of inulin, a key in of soluble prebiotic fiber.

Like other prebiotics,inulin supports beneficial bacteria in the intestinal tract.

We want to keep that barrier tight.

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And prebiotics can be a fuel for the gut bacteria that can help maintain that barrier.

This is becausecaffeine is a known diureticandcan cause inflammation in the body.

Fiber helps to both slow down digestion and keep your blood sugar stable, she says.

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Coconut milk has some good fat in it, which will also help power you through those morning meetings.

For added flavor, Charles likes to finish off her chicory-based morning latte with a dash of cinnamon.

Heres how to whip up the anti-inflammatory chicory latte recipe from Heal Me Delicious.

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Place the dandelion and chicory root in a tea pot or French press and cover with boiling water.

Let steep for 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, place full fat, additive-free coconut milk into a milk steamer.

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Pour steeped tea into mugs and top with frothed milk and dash of cinnamon.

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