Lillie Nelson

A. The endive is a leafy green that belongs to the daisy family (Asteraceae) and is closely related to the chicory root family, with distinct… Read More »Is Endive A Prebiotic?

Endive is exceptionally high in potassium, fiber, and folate—three valuable nutrients for heart health. How much potassium is in Belgian endive? Endive, raw contains 0… Read More »Is Endive High In Potassium?

Endive is a leafy vegetable and it is also known as curly or Belgian, and the best substitutes for endive include, radicchio, arugula, chicory leaves,… Read More »What Is A Good Substitute For Endive?

Tip for reducing the bitterness of cooked endives: After cooking, sauté the endive in a bit of butter with a sugar cube. The goal is… Read More »How Do You Make Endive Less Bitter?

Another way to reduce this bitterness is to blanch them. If you have a recipe for cooked endives, for example endives au gratin, do not… Read More »How Do You Get The Bitterness Out Of Endives?

Disease Prevention Due to its alkaline nature, endive can reduce minor symptoms of heartburn or acid indigestion. What leafy greens are good for acid reflux?… Read More »Is Endive Good For Acid Reflux?

Escarole is usually less bitter tasting than curly endive. The heart of escarole can be eaten raw in green salads. In the spring, you can… Read More »What Is More Bitter Escarole Or Endive?

Belgium, the Netherlands and Italy dominated the export of Belgian endive up until the late 1990’s when production was shifted to South America, predominately Chile… Read More »Where Does Belgian Endive Grow?

These leaves are pretty tricky to grow, which is why endives can be so hard to find at local grocery stores. They have to be… Read More »Why Is Endive So Hard To Find?