{"id":40620,"date":"2022-01-24T21:26:05","date_gmt":"2022-01-24T21:26:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=40620"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"endive-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/endive-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"Endive Benefits, Nutrition Facts, Side Effects, And More"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/endive-benefits\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/endive-benefits\/#Endive_Health_Benefits\" >Endive Health Benefits<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/endive-benefits\/#Weight_Loss\" >Weight Loss<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/endive-benefits\/#Cancer_Prevention\" >Cancer Prevention<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/endive-benefits\/#Supports_Eye_Health\" >Supports Eye Health<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/endive-benefits\/#Supports_Heart_Health\" >Supports Heart Health<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/endive-benefits\/#Promotes_Digestive_Health\" >Promotes Digestive Health<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/endive-benefits\/#Supports_A_Healthy_Pregnancy\" >Supports A Healthy Pregnancy<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/endive-benefits\/#Side_Effects_Of_Endive\" >Side Effects Of Endive<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/endive-benefits\/#Allergies\" >Allergies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/endive-benefits\/#Interaction_With_Blood_Thinners\" >Interaction With Blood Thinners<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/endive-benefits\/#How_To_Eat_Endive\" >How To Eat Endive<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/endive-benefits\/#Boiled\" >Boiled<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/endive-benefits\/#Sauteed\" >Saut\u00e9ed<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/endive-benefits\/#Roasted\" >Roasted<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/endive-benefits\/#In_Salads\" >In Salads<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/endive-benefits\/#With_Dips_Or_Hummus\" >With Dips Or Hummus<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/endive-benefits\/#Endive_Recipes\" >Endive Recipes<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/endive-benefits\/#Belgian_Endive_Au_Gratin_1\" >Belgian Endive Au Gratin (1)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/endive-benefits\/#Ingredients\" >Ingredients:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/endive-benefits\/#Directions\" >Directions:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/endive-benefits\/#Brown_Rice_Belgian_Endive_Salad_2\" >Brown Rice Belgian Endive Salad (2)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/endive-benefits\/#Ingredients-2\" >Ingredients:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/endive-benefits\/#Directions-2\" >Directions:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/endive-benefits\/#Endive_Walnut_And_Grape_Salad_9\" >Endive, Walnut And Grape Salad (9)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/endive-benefits\/#Ingredients-3\" >Ingredients:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/endive-benefits\/#Directions-3\" >Directions:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/endive-benefits\/#Sauteed_Endive_With_Balsamic_Butter_16\" >Saut\u00e9ed Endive With Balsamic Butter (16)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/endive-benefits\/#Ingredients-4\" >Ingredients:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/endive-benefits\/#Directions-4\" >Directions:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/endive-benefits\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You probably love kale, watercress, cabbage, and lettuce, but have you heard about endives? You have likely seen it in the grocery store but have never tried it or used it to prepare any of your meals. In the United States endive is called Chicory and in French, it is clear chicor\u00e9e fris\u00e9e. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Endive is a leafy vegetable that belongs to the genus Cichorium. There are 3 main species: Cichorium endivia, Cichorium intybus (common endive), and Cichorium pumilum (wild endive). Common types of Cichorium intybus (leaf chicory)are the species we eat including Belgian endive, catalogna, and puntarelle. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are going to explore everything about this vegetable from endive benefits to side effects, how to prepare it, and healthy recipes you can try out.<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Endive_Benefits\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Endive_Benefits\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Endive_Health_Benefits\"><\/span><strong>Endive Health Benefits<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Endive is a low calorie and low carbohydrate veg with a high water content, making it a perfect addition to your weight loss diet. It is also nutrient-dense and contains many important micronutrients such as calcium, potassium, folate, magnesium, <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/sesame-seeds-calories-benefits-side-effects\/\">vitamin C<\/a>, vitamin K, vitamin A, and several B vitamins.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This vegetable has a low glycemic index of about 15 (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/caasn.com\/bwtpjrkxqoin-dwymxkha12hto-fpwnhq\/158djori.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Glycemic index refers to a value from 0 to 100 assigned to food which represents the relative rise in blood glucose levels about 2 hours after consuming that food. It shows how quickly and how high a food causes an increase in blood sugar levels. So, when a food has a low glycemic index such as endive, this means it doesn&#8217;t cause spikes in your blood sugar after consumption.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Endive also has a high <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/dark-tea-benefits-side-effects\/\">fiber<\/a> content. Similar to other vegetables, leaf chicory is rich in plant phytonutrients, some of which have antioxidant properties thus preventing cells from damage as a result of oxidative stress.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100 grams of chopped raw endive contains the following (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/168412\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Calories:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 17<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Water:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 93.8 grams<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Carbs:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 3.35 grams<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Fiber:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 3.1 grams<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Protein:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 1.25 grams<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Fat:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 0.2 grams<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sugars:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 0.25 grams<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sodium:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 22m grams<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Phosphorus:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 28 milligrams\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Calcium:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 52 milligrams\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Potassium:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 314 milligrams<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Vitamin C:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 6.5 milligrams<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Folate:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 142 micrograms<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Vitamin K:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 231 micrograms<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because of its rich nutritional profile, eating endives has many health-promoting qualities. The following are the endive <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/health-benefits-of-hemp-seeds\/\">nutritional benefits<\/a>:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Weight_Loss\"><\/span><strong>Weight Loss<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Endive is a low energy-density vegetable. The calories in endive 100 grams are only 17. You can therefore enjoy endive without having to worry about consuming too many calories. So, add endive to your salads or roast with a little olive oil.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And while the calories endive leaves are low, the vegetable is rich in fiber and has high water content. This allows you to eat a large amount of vegetables without consuming excess calories. Fiber also increases satiety thus removing the need to frequently eat something because of persistent hunger (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41430-018-0295-7\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). So, add more fiber-rich foods to your diet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/collard-greens-calories\/\">Collard Greens Calories, Benefits, And Side Effects<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Endive_Benefits\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-42136 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5857-1024x576.png\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5857.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5857-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5857.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5857-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5857.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cancer_Prevention\"><\/span><strong>Cancer Prevention<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2020, cancer accounted for about 10 million deaths worldwide (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/cancer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Cancer is primarily characterized by tumors that grow uncontrollably. Endive contains a powerful compound known as kaempferol. Kaempferol displays anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti-tumor, and anti-microbial properties.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research in test tubes indicates that kaempferol inhibits the growth of common types of cancer such as breast, cervical, bone, lung, pancreas, liver, and prostate (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/1420-3049\/24\/12\/2277\/htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Kaempferol induces cell death in tumors and reduces inflammation without affecting the healthy cells. More research needs to be done, however, before specific recommendations about kaempferol or kaempferol-rich foods can be made. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Supports_Eye_Health\"><\/span><strong>Supports Eye Health<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Endive contains some amount of <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/sencha-tea-benefits-side-effects\/\">vitamin A<\/a> as beta carotene which is a precursor of vitamin A. Vitamin A helps support vision and protect against age-related macular degeneration. It is also an essential constituent of rhodopsin, a protein that absorbs light in retinal receptors. Vitamin A also supports the proper functioning of the cornea and conjunctival membranes (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminA-HealthProfessional\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Supports_Heart_Health\"><\/span><strong>Supports Heart Health<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heart disease is currently the number one cause of death worldwide. Endive contains folate, potassium, and fiber which promote heart health. Potassium helps regulate blood pressure by countering the effect of high sodium levels. It also helps release tension within the vessels (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4816263\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fiber on the other hand helps to lower the level of low-density lipoprotein (LDL cholesterol) (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/ajcn\/article\/69\/1\/30\/4694117\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This in turn reduces your risk of heart disease. Lastly, folate protects arteries by breaking down homocysteine (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Folate-HealthProfessional\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Homocysteine is an amino acid that may cause damage to the inner walls of arteries. Such damage can increase the risk of a heart attack or stroke.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowing this, include endives in your diet as you aim to increase your intake of fruits and <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/canola-oil-calories\/\">vegetables<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Promotes_Digestive_Health\"><\/span><strong>Promotes Digestive Health<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As earlier mentioned, endive is a great source of fiber. Fiber helps promote digestive health by feeding the friendly gut bacteria in the colon (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/nutritionreviews\/article\/67\/4\/188\/1901012\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). When there is an imbalance of friendly and harmful gut bacteria (dysbiosis), you are more prone to gut-related diseases (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5433529\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fiber also helps in the management of constipation as it adds bulk to stool and increases stool frequency (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3544045\/#:~:text=Research%20frontiers,to%20have%20less%20side%20effects.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). So if you are having a difficult time passing stool, consider increasing your intake of fiber-rich foods.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Supports_A_Healthy_Pregnancy\"><\/span><strong>Supports A Healthy Pregnancy<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Endives contain several micronutrients that support a healthy pregnancy. This vegetable contains folate that is important for the development of the baby\u2019s spine and brain during pregnancy. Adequate intake of folate lowers the risk of neural tube defects such as spina bifida, congenital heart abnormalities, and preterm delivery (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Folate-HealthProfessional\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other important minerals for pregnancy such as choline, iron, calcium, and vitamin A are also found in endives. Consuming endives doesn\u2019t mean that you don\u2019t take your prenatal vitamins. Endive can be a supplement but still take your vitamins as required.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Looking for a way to <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Endive_Benefits\">break the vicious cycle of weight loss<\/a> and tone up all the jiggly parts? Watch the extra pounds fly off and your muscles firm up with the BetterMe app!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Endive_Benefits\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-42137 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5862-1024x576.png\" alt=\"endive benefits\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5862.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5862-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5862.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5862-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5862.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Side_Effects_Of_Endive\"><\/span><strong>Side Effects Of Endive<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Endives are generally safe for consumption. They are a rich source of nutrients and are thus great for <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/grapes-calories\/\">your health<\/a>. Some people however are sensitive and may have allergic reactions. Below are the possible side effects to of endive:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Allergies\"><\/span><strong>Allergies<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allergies to leafy greens are rare. Sometimes people report Allergies after consuming sycamore pollen, ragweed, carrots, lettuce, peaches, or mugwort (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aaaai.org\/Allergist-Resources\/Ask-the-Expert\/Answers\/Old-Ask-the-Experts\/lettuce-anaphylaxis\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). If you experience any symptoms such as swelling, hives, weak pulse, or chest tightness, reach out to your physician.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Interaction_With_Blood_Thinners\"><\/span><strong>Interaction With Blood Thinners<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just like other leafy greens, endives have a high vitamin K content. Half a cup of endive provides about 50% of the daily requirement for men and women. Vitamin K plays a role in the synthesis of proteins needed for blood clotting to prevent excessive bleeding after an injury. Prothrombin, an essential component of the blood clotting mechanism, is vitamin K dependent (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.sagepub.com\/doi\/10.1177\/1076029618811109\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you take blood thinners such as warfarin, it is advised to watch your intake of <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/mustard-greens-benefits\/\">vitamin K<\/a> and keep it consistent. This is because vitamin k may interfere with the anticoagulant effects of the medication you are on (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/vitaminK-HealthProfessional\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). So, moderate your intake of vitamin K-rich foods such as endive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is best to consult with your doctor or nutritionist to see how best you can consume such leafy greens. Your doctor may also adjust the dosage of your medication depending on your intake of leafy greens.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Endive_Benefits\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-42138 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5861-1024x576.png\" alt=\"endive benefits\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5861.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5861-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5861.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5861-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5861.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Eat_Endive\"><\/span><strong>How To Eat Endive<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Endive is a versatile vegetable and can be prepared in different ways and incorporated into many meals. Here are a few ways to eat this vegetable:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Boiled\"><\/span><strong>Boiled<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can simply boil endive. Just peel the outer damaged leaves and rinse properly under running water then boil in salted water. Drain and sprinkle with pepper or parsley and enjoy with egg or fish dishes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sauteed\"><\/span><strong>Saut\u00e9ed<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saut\u00e9ing is a method of cooking food in a small amount of oil over high heat. It allows the food to cook until it becomes tender and turns brown on the outside. You can saut\u00e9e endives in extra-virgin olive oil and add some salt and pepper to taste.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Roasted\"><\/span><strong>Roasted<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When raw, these leafy greens are crisp and bitter. However, when roasted the flavor is soft and mellow. You can choose to pan roast or oven roast the endives. After you roast the endives, you can also use them as boats to hold other ingredients such as avocado, cheese, meats, or seafood.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_Salads\"><\/span><strong>In Salads<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can add endive to any salad. Combine it with a bunch of other vegetables and some chicken or salmon. You can also substitute other vegetable salads with endive and see how they turn out.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"With_Dips_Or_Hummus\"><\/span><strong>With Dips Or Hummus<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are a fan of vegetables and dips as snacks then you should try endive instead of the celery stalks and carrot sticks that you are used to. Try dipping endive in your favorite dips, hummus, salsa, or guacamole.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/arugula-side-effects\/\">Arugula Side Effects, Nutrition Facts, And Health Benefits<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Endive_Benefits\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-42139 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5860-1024x576.png\" alt=\"endive benefits\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5860.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5860-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5860.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5860-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5860.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Endive_Recipes\"><\/span><strong>Endive Recipes<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can always experiment in the kitchen to see what you come up with. Try combining endive with other ingredients and you might just like what you create. Below are simple endive recipes you can try out:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Belgian_Endive_Au_Gratin_1\"><\/span><strong>Belgian Endive Au Gratin (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/recipe\/149844\/belgian-endive-au-gratin\/\">1<\/a>)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This recipe is full of flavor and you are bound to fall in love with it. It is perfect for a family dinner.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ingredients\"><\/span><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8 heads Belgian endive, trimmed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 tablespoons butter<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 tablespoons all-purpose flour<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cup milk<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cup grated Gruyere cheese, divided<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bc teaspoon ground nutmeg, or amount to taste<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salt and ground black pepper to taste<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8 slices deli-style ham<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bc cup chopped fresh parsley<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Directions\"><\/span><strong>Directions:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lightly grease a baking sheet<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fill a large cooking pot with water and bring it to a boil over medium to high heat.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place the endives in the water, cover, and cook for about 5 to 10 minutes until tender.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place butter in a cooking pan and melt it over medium heat. Whisk in the flour until the mixture gets a paste-like consistency.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then gradually whisk in the milk, whisking constantly until the mixture is thick and smooth. Stir in 3\/4 cup Parmesan cheese, Gruyere cheese, nutmeg, salt, and pepper until well blended. Cook gently over medium-low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preheat your oven broiler to low.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drain the endives then wrap each endive in a slice of ham and place it into the prepared baking sheet.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pour the cheese sauce over the endive wrapped ham. Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan and Gruyere cheese and parsley.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cook the endives in the broiler until the cheese turns golden brown and the sauce bubbles for about ten minutes. Serve.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Servings:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 8<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Nutritional info<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 207 calories, 20.4g carbs, 12.8g protein, 16g fiber, 10.1g fat, 210.4mg sodium<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Endive_Benefits\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-42140 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5859-1024x576.png\" alt=\"endive benefits\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5859.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5859-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5859.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5859-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5859.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Brown_Rice_Belgian_Endive_Salad_2\"><\/span><strong>Brown Rice Belgian Endive Salad (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/recipe\/214913\/brown-rice-belgian-endive-salad\/#nutrition\">2<\/a>)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are looking for a filling snack or light lunch this is it. You can substitute the red onions for green onions and add pieces of finely chopped fresh fruit such as apples or oranges.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ingredients-2\"><\/span><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cup water<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 head Belgian endive, chopped<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u215b red onion, finely chopped<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salt and ground black pepper to taste<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Directions-2\"><\/span><strong>Directions:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bring the rice and water to a boil in a cooking pot.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduce heat to medium-low, cover the cooking pot and simmer until the brown rice is tender and all the water has been absorbed. Set the rice aside and let it cool.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place the rice, endive, and red onion in a bowl. Drizzle the extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar on top and season with salt and pepper then combine properly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serve and garnish as desired.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Servings:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 2<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Nutritional info: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">250 calories, 39.4g carbs, 6.1g protein, 8.3g fat, 10.2g fiber, 65.3mg sodium<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you tend to let yourself off the hook, raise the white flag when things get tougher than you expected, send yourself on an unconscious binge-eating trip \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Endive_Benefits\">BetterMe app is here to help you<\/a> leave all of these sabotaging habits in the past!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Endive_Benefits\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-42141 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5858.png\" alt=\"endive benefits\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5858.png 960w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5858-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5858.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Endive_Walnut_And_Grape_Salad_9\"><\/span><strong>Endive, Walnut And Grape Salad (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.finecooking.com\/recipe\/endive-walnut-grape-salad\">9<\/a>)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This simple and tasty salad recipe is perfect as an accompaniment or midday snack.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ingredients-3\"><\/span><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6 medium heads Belgian endive (1 lb. total), trimmed and cut lengthwise into 6 wedges each<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cup halved green grapes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00be cup walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 tablespoon fresh lemon juice<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1-1\/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tablespoon honey<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 tablespoons grapeseed oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kosher salt<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Freshly ground black pepper<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Directions-3\"><\/span><strong>Directions:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arrange the endive wedges on a serving. Scatter the grapes and walnuts over them.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a bowl, combine the lemon juice, dijon mustard, and honey. Then slowly whisk in the grapeseed oil until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generously drizzle the dressing over the salad then serve.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Servings: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Nutritional info:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 140 calories, 10g carbs, 2g protein, 11g fat, 3g fiber, 210mg sodium<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sauteed_Endive_With_Balsamic_Butter_16\"><\/span><strong>Saut\u00e9ed Endive With Balsamic Butter (<a href=\"https:\/\/cooking.nytimes.com\/recipes\/1018295-sauteed-endive-with-balsamic-butter\">16<\/a>)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you have this saut\u00e9ed endive with balsamic butter, you will constantly be craving for more.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ingredients-4\"><\/span><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\u00a0tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3\u00a0medium-small heads Belgian endive, trimmed, halved vertically\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fine sea salt<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2\u00a0tablespoons good-quality balsamic vinegar<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3\u00a0tablespoons unsalted butter, in small pieces<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pinch of sugar\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coarsely ground black pepper<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3\u00a0tablespoons fresh marjoram or oregano leaves<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Directions-4\"><\/span><strong>Directions:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heat the extra-virgin oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add in the endive halves, cut side down, and sear for several minutes per side. Turn once and sear until golden brown but still firm at the center.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add salt to taste then transfer to a serving bowl and wrap it in foil paper to keep it warm.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a different saucepan, simmer the balsamic vinegar for a minute. Remove from heat and whisk in the unsalted butter bit by bit. Whisk in some sugar. You can also add salt and pepper to taste.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drizzle some balsamic butter on the endives, stew with marjoram, and dust with pepper.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serve and enjoy.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Servings:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 4<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Nutritional info:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 124 calories, 4g carbs, 1g protein, 12g fat, 2g fiber, 147mg sodium<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><strong>The Bottom Line<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Endive just like many other vegetables contains several <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-red-cabbage\/\">minerals and vitamins<\/a> that promote health. Even though they are not as common as kales and lettuce, they offer similar benefits and are delicious. Endives can be used in a variety of ways and are best enjoyed roasted.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are taking any blood thinners, ensure you consult your doctor before adding endives to your diet. Always wash your vegetables properly before cooking. If you still haven\u2019t tried endives, you should give them a try as they are simply packed with goodness.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Endive_Benefits\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You probably love kale, watercress, cabbage, and lettuce, but have you heard about endives? You have likely seen it in the grocery store but have never tried it or used it to prepare any of your meals. In the United States endive is called Chicory and in French, it is clear chicor\u00e9e fris\u00e9e. 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You have likely seen it in the grocery store but have never tried it or used it to prepare any of your meals. In the United States endive is called Chicory and in French, it is clear chicor\u00e9e fris\u00e9e. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Endive is a leafy vegetable that belongs to the genus Cichorium. There are 3 main species: Cichorium endivia, Cichorium intybus (common endive), and Cichorium pumilum (wild endive). Common types of Cichorium intybus (leaf chicory)are the species we eat including Belgian endive, catalogna, and puntarelle. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are going to explore everything about this vegetable from endive benefits to side effects, how to prepare it, and healthy recipes you can try out.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Endive Health Benefits<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Endive is a low calorie and low carbohydrate veg with a high water content, making it a perfect addition to your weight loss diet. It is also nutrient-dense and contains many important micronutrients such as calcium, potassium, folate, magnesium, <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/sesame-seeds-calories-benefits-side-effects\/\">vitamin C<\/a>, vitamin K, vitamin A, and several B vitamins.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This vegetable has a low glycemic index of about 15 (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/caasn.com\/bwtpjrkxqoin-dwymxkha12hto-fpwnhq\/158djori.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Glycemic index refers to a value from 0 to 100 assigned to food which represents the relative rise in blood glucose levels about 2 hours after consuming that food. It shows how quickly and how high a food causes an increase in blood sugar levels. So, when a food has a low glycemic index such as endive, this means it doesn't cause spikes in your blood sugar afte ..."},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/endive-benefits\/","url":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/endive-benefits\/","name":"Endive Benefits, Nutrition Facts, Side Effects, And More - BetterMe","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/endive-benefits\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/endive-benefits\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/shutterstock_1296964498.jpg","dateModified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01+00:00","description":"What are the \u2605 ENDIVE BENEFITS? \u27a4 How do you eat or cook them? Are there any side effects? Find out everything you need to know about endives here. 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