Health Comes From The Bitterness Of Radicchio – A Recipe For An Amazing Healthy Salad!

Radicchio is leaf chicory, a food known for the bright red color and distinctive taste with a unique touch of bitterness that usually disappears if the radicchio is treated thermally on a grill or an oven. This food is also known as Italian chicory. We are presenting you some of the health benefits of this amazing food and an incredibly healthy simple recipe.

The benefits of radicchio

1. It is packed with antioxidants and boosts energy levels. Radicchio is rich in antioxidants and affects energy levels. According to one study, 100 g of radicchio contains about 3500 antioxidants.
2. Fights free radicals. Because of the high concentration of antioxidants, radicchio is recognized as a strong fighter against the dangerous free radicals that damage DNA cells. In case these free radicals are left in the body, they can lead to various diseases like diabetes, cancer and heart disease.
3. Metabolism booster. If you are looking for a way to lose weight without any side effects, you can eat radicchio because it accelerates the metabolism and promotes overall health.
4. It encourages weight loss. The ability to boost the metabolism is not the only reason why this vegetable is good for your weight loss plan. Radicchio also contains large amounts of fiber which can be of great help when it comes to weight loss. Foods that are packed in fiber suppress appetite and provide the necessary nutrients at the same time.
5. It is packed with vitamins and minerals. Radicchio contains copper, zinc and magnesium. When it comes to vitamins, this food is rich in Vitamin B6, E, A and C, riboflavin, thiamine, niacin etc. It is a well-known fact that the body absorbs the nutrients found in vegetables and fruits in the best way. This is a better option than taking supplements.
6. It stabilizes blood pressure. Phytonutrients like ellagic acid, lycopene and quercetin are the main reason why radicchio has such bright color, but they are very useful when it comes to the stabilization of blood pressure. They can lower blood pressure really fast.

In addition to this helpful information, we bring you an excellent recipe for radicchio salad.

Radicchio, parmesan and olives salad

Ingredients:

– One small radicchio

– One cup of green olives

– One tablespoon of honey

– One tablespoon of balsamic vinegar

– Two tablespoons of olive oil

– About 60 g of grated parmesan

– Salt and pepper to taste

 

Instructions:

Remove the central part (the root) and remove the outer leaves which can be very stiff. Use your hands to remove the leaves into small pieces and place them in a larger bowl. Clean the olives and cut them in two pieces, lengthwise. Put the olives in the same bowl and stir the mixture gently.

Pour the oil, some vinegar and one tablespoon of water in a smaller bowl. Mix them well and add salt, honey and pepper. Check the taste and pour the dressing over the salad just before serving. Stir and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Enjoy!