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THIS FOOD DOES SO MUCH, COSTS SO LITTLE AND HAS NO SIDE EFFECTS. "Inulin...'a carbohydrate...that] is found in many plants and vegetables (e.g., chicory and Jerusalem artichoke)...Inulin is counted as a prebiotic because it is not susceptible to digestion...'thereby not adding calories]...The functional effects of inulin on humans and experimental animals include relief of constipation, lower blood glucose levels, improved absorption of calcium, reduced...triglycerides 'good] and reduced LDL cholesterol 'also a beneficial action] and inhibition of the growth of various kinds of cancer." Emphases added. In: The Journal of Nutrition, vol. 133, 2003. By: Lamers, Wessels, Van Nestlerooij, et al., Nutrition & Food Res. & Pharma, 3700 AJ Zeist, The Netherlands, & Wageningen U., Dept. of Agrotech. & Food Science, 6700 EV Wageningen, Netherlands. DETAILS: Chicory, a leafy vegetable can (and probably should, be eaten raw.) Can be added to salads or by itself.
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