How much do you know about food: I invite you to know "The benefits of escarole"

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Escarole is a vegetable well known in much of the world, but how much do you know about this vegetable?

The scientific name of this vegetable is "Cichorium endivia" this vegetable is related to the "families of the compound" Although it is better known as escarole, the origin of this vegetable is "Asia" perhaps "from the Hindustani peninsula", some say that its origin is from the "Mediterranean" zone, a vegetable consumed by the Egyptians.

Source: https://frutasyverdurasdelatere.mabisy.com/escarola-precio-por-kilo_p1099785.htm

 This vegetable is known and planted in much of the world, however the main producing countries are:

1. China
2. U.S
3. Spain
4. Italy
5. India
6. France
7. Japan
8. Turkey Belgium-Luxembourg
9. United Kingdom

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There are many varieties of escaroles and are usually classified by the presentation of their leaves or by their time of harvest.

Varieties of autumn escarole

•  'Angel Hair'
•  'Rizada del Prat'
•  'Despa'

Varieties of winter escarole

• 'Corneta de Anjou'
•  'Agora'
• 'Full heart'

Spring-summer escarole varieties

•  'Summer double curly'
• 'Pavia'
• 'Fine summer race Anjou'.

The escaroles are very appreciated by the haute cuisine chef, they are considered as a fine vegetable, there are as many recipes as cheff in the world.

It can be consumed raw or sewn, baked, grilled, stuffed, mechadas, are ideal to combine with other vegetables.

Salads of endive and peaches

https://cheforopeza.com.mx/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/ensalada-de-duraznos-asados-arugula-y-escarola_recetas_chef-oropeza-jpg-940x450.

Source: https://cheforopeza.com.mx/ensalada-de-duraznos-asados-arugula-y-escarola/

Escaroles with artichoke hearts

Source: http://rosaculinaire.over-blog.com/2018/04/ensalada-de-corazon-de-alcachofa-con-bacalao-y-escarola-by-pedro-subijana.html

Escaroles cooked with beans

Source: http://www.recetas-italianas.com/2016/09/sopa-de-escarola-sopa-de-escarola-con-ububias-zuppa-di-scarole-e-fagioli.html

Escarole with salmon at the gril

Source: https://cookpad.com/es/recetas/122619-salmon-la-duglere-con-escarola-fina-sobre-vegetales-salteados-y-hummus

Escarole soup

Source: http://nutrement.es/portfolio/sopa-de-escarola-light/

 

Escarole cake

Source: http://www.laltoforno.com/mi-cocina-platos/

Another very practical way to consume this vegetable is through its juice

the preparation is very easy, it can be combined with other vegetables or fruit juices, or simply with mineral water, if you want you can add honey. The consumption of this juice is very beneficial for our health.

Source: https://www.clarin.com/entremujeres/bienestar/licuados-verdes-minutos-preparacion-lograr-shock-vitaminas-minerales-licuados-jugos-verdes-alieta-alda-consumir-vegetales-verdes_0_SkLH93OvXe.html

Consuming this vegetable periodically is very convenient for the health of our organism

which makes it the ideal food to achieve a healthy intake, you should know that by ingesting escarole, you are incorporating vitamins and minerals into your body, such as: "Vitamin A, C, B1, B2, riboflavin, tianine, niacin, fiber, calcium, phosphorus, iron, potassium, sodium, antioxidants, beta-carotene , and folates. "

Source: http://sobremedicina.net/nutricion-y-dietas/vitaminas-minerales-estrias.html

• The natural ally for people suffering from the intestine, "fiber" contributes to the improvement of "intestinal transit", its high water content makes it a "diuretic and laxative" vegetable.

• Regular consumption of escarole contributes to the health of the heart, prevents fats from accumulating in the "arteries" which is very good for preventing "cholesterol and high blood pressure and other cardiovascular complications".

• If you are a regular consumer of this vegetable you will see the benefits in your vision, due to its content of "vitamin A" that helps to prevent and improve any disease associated with sight.

• Ideal for children and seniors, its high content of "calcium", contributes to the health of your bones, nails and teeth.

Now that you know the benefits of endive consumption, what you think, or how many times you will consume this wonderful product

• Once a month
• Once a week
• Once a day

If you want to know more about the medical, scientific specifications and the benefits that the consumption of this vegetable brings, you just have to enter the links that I leave below.

Source: http://www.frutas-hortalizas.com/Hortalizas/Origen-produccion-Escarola.html

Source: https://saludalmaximo.com/alimentos/verduras-hortalizas/beneficios-y-propiedades-de-la-escarola/

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