Belgian Endive

Belgian Endive


Scientific Name: Cichorium intybus var. foliosum (Compositae)


witloof, french endive, endive, endivia, achocoria blanca,




Belgian Endive is a pale yellow-green, mild-tasting lettuce or leaves of the belgian-endive that grows in small, tight, cylindrical heads that is consumed and an herbaceous plant member of the botanical family Compositae.














Plant Description


History


Mechanism of Action


Additional Information







Key Actions


Usable Parts


Directions of Preparation


Recommended Dosage


Its Active Constituents:

• Its 94.5% Water and a source of Potassium, Vitamin C, and Phytochemicals (such as “Phenolic).

Belgian Endive is very good in Dietary Fiber.

Belgian Endive has average trace of Potassium, Vitamin B1.




Health Benefits of Belgian Endive



Anti-Aging

Anti-Aging





Foods & Bones

Cancer Prevention

Cancer & Tumor Prevention





Foods & Cancer

Cardiovascular System

Cardiovascular System


Belgian Endive Potassium content helps maintain a healthy heart, ensures body Fluid balance and regulates blood pressure, while its Vitamin B1 supports cardiovascular health and our heart’s activity.

Potassium balances or lowers Sodium levels, counteracting the harmful effects of excessive Sodium consumption and helps lower High Blood Pressure at the same time.




Foods & Cardiovascular System

Circulatory System

Circulatory System


Belgian Endive Potassium content relaxes both the nerves and muscles, supports blood circulation and nerve cell activity.




Foods & Circulatory System

Detoxification

Detoxification


Potassium regulates body Fluids (extracellular Fluid) through kidney function by maintaining a balance between the amount of liquid taken in by the body and the amount of liquid eliminated by the kidneys.

• Helps in Gall Bladder Disorders due to Cholelithiasis (presence of calculi) or biliary dySkinesia (disruption of proper drainage).




Foods & Detoxification

Diabetes

Diabetes


Belgian Endive is a good food for diabetics since it contains very small amount of Carbohydrates and the once presence are formed of fructose (Inulin is a polymer of fructose).




Foods & Diabetes

Energy

Energy


Vitamin B1 (contained in Belgian Endive) ensures adequate Energy levels and responsible for the conversion of Carbohydrates and Proteins into Energy for use in the brain, heart, lungs, and kidneys.




Foods & Energy

Immune System

Immune System


Belgian Endive Phenolic Acids content have anti-oxidant effect, thus may prevent oxidative Stress (sensitive molecules’ reaction with oxygen) and may reduce the risk of certain Cancer diseases (such as oesophagus, stomach, Lung Cancers).




Foods & Immune System

Intestine

Intestine


Belgian Endive Insoluble Fiber help to prevent and alleviate Constipation and increases fecal weight.

• It promotes stool passage through the colon and reduce the risk of Diverticulosis, Hemorrhoids, and appendicitis.




Foods & Intestine

The Liver

The Liver


Belgian Endive contain bitter substances that acts on The Liver, increasing bile production (choleretic action) and serves as an aperitif and a tonic for The Stomach and Digestive functions. Its beneficial as they ease digestion for Gall Bladder patients. It facilitating the drainage of the Gall Bladder (cholagogic action).




Foods & The Liver

Metabolism

Metabolism


Belgian Endive serves as an aperitif and a tonic for The Stomach and Digestive functions

Vitamin B1 is a water-soluble vitamin required for Carbohydrate and ethanol Metabolism, thus responsible for supplying our body with Energy (fuel for the Human Body) and sustaining a myriad of essential processes.




Foods & Metabolism

Musculoskeletal System

Musculoskeletal System


Belgian Endive Vitamin B1 content helps produce acetylcholine (a neurotransmitter that sends messages to both muscles and nerves).

Potassium relaxes both the nerves and muscles and as an electrolyte, it ensures the body has enough Water in and out of cells to conduct electrical impulses to neurons and muscles, resulting into the good functioning of both nerve cells and muscles.




Foods & Musculoskeletal System

Oral & Dental

Oral & Dental





Foods & Dental

Reproductive Health

Reproductive Health





Foods & Reproductive Health

Respiratory System

Respiratory System





Foods & Respiratory System

The Brain & Nervous System

The Brain & Nervous System


Belgian Endive contain Vitamin B1 which helps strengthen nerves and improves brain function (such as both memory and concentration).




Foods & Nervous System

Weight Management

Weight Management


Belgian Endive is good for satiety (sense of feeling full), or sensitivity (since it requires a certain amount of chewing) and very few calories.

• These makes them very appropriate for weight loss diets.

• Insoluble Fiber promote satiety, which may aid in Weight Management and it reduce indicators of inflammation.




Foods & Weight Management







The Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of Belgian Endive


The Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA)

(per 100g) of

Belgian Endive



Best Rated For:

Water (g) – 94.52 (-)
0.00%
Energy (2,000.21 Kcal) – 17 (Trace)
0.85%
Protein (90.56g) – 0.9 (Trace)
0.99%
Total Fat (53.27g) – 0.1 (Trace)
0.19%
Ash (g) – 0.47 (-)
0.00%
Carbohydrate (279.66g) – 4 (Trace)
1.43%
Total Dietary Fiber (17.1g) – 3.1 (Good)
18.13%
Total Sugars (g) –
Calcium (663mg) – 19 (Trace)
2.87%
Iron (11.58mg) – 0.24 (Trace)
2.07%
Magnesium (275.4mg) – 10 (Trace)
3.63%
Phosphorus (1,143mg) – 26 (Trace)
2.27%
Potassium (2,499mg) – 211 (Trace)
8.44%
Sodium (2,160mg) – 2 (Trace)
0.09%
Zinc (13.5mg) – 0.16 (Trace)
1.19%
Copper (2.22mg) – 0.051 (Trace)
2.30%
Manganese (3.51mg) – 0.1 (Trace)
2.85%
Selenium (24.90µg) – 0.2 (Trace)
0.80%
Vitamin C [Ascorbic Acid] (99mg) – 2.8 (Trace)
2.83%
Vitamin B1 [Thiamin] (0.96mg) – 0.062 (Trace)
6.46%
Vitamin B2 [Riboflavin] (1.08mg) – 0.027 (Trace)
2.50%
Vitamin B3 [Niacin] (10.44mg) – 0.16 (Trace)
1.53%
Vitamin B5 [Pantothenic Acid] (4.5mg) – 0.145 (Trace)
3.22%
Vitamin B6 [Pyridoxine] (1.59mg) – 0.042 (Trace)
2.64%
Total Folate (µg) – 37 (-)
0.00%
Vitamin B9 [Folate/Folic Acid] (240µg) – 0 (-)
0.00%
Food Folate (µg) – 37 (-)
0.00%
Dietary Folate Equivalents (µg) – 37 (-)
0.00%
Total Choline (474mg) –
Vitamin B12 [Cyanocobalamin] (2.4µg) – 0 (-)
0.00%
Vitamin A [Retinol] (2,207.79IU) – 29 (Trace)
1.31%
Vitamin A [Retinol] (663µg RAE) – 1 (Trace)
0.15%
Vitamin A [Retinol] (663µg) – 0 (-)
0.00%
Alpha-Carotene ([estimated] 7,956µg) –
Beta-Carotene ([estimated] 3,978µg) –
Beta-Cryptoxanthin ([estimated] 7,956µg) –
Lycopene ([estimated] 19,890µg) –
Lutein + Zeaxanthin ([estimated] 22,873.5µg) –
Vitamin E [Alpha-Tocopherol] (6.6mg) –
Vitamin D [Cholecalciferol] (4.44µg) – 0 (-)
0.00%
Vitamin D [Cholecalciferol] (177.6IU) – 0 (-)
0.00%
Vitamin K [Phylloquinone] (51µg) –
Saturated Fatty Acid (7.02g) – 0.024 (Trace)
0.34%
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids (15.6g) – 0.002 (Trace)
0.01%
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (24.9g) – 0.044 (Trace)
0.18%
Cholesterol (300mg) – 0 (-)
0.00%
Vitamin B8 [Biotin] (51µg) –
Chromium (30µg) –
Fluorine (3.51mg) –
Iodine (131.4µg) –
Molybdenum (50.1µg) –
Chloride (2,061mg) –
Polyunsaturated Fats [Omega-6] (g) –
Polyunsaturated Fats [Omega-3] (g) –
Boron (17.4mg) –
Nickel (0.9mg) –
Vanadium (1.02mg) –