Although radish is available and can always be found in the market or bought in the store, it is not a frequent visitor on our tables. And this is completely wrong, because such a nondescript root vegetable contains a huge amount of vitamins and microelements. What diseases can a radish save us from?
Radish is a completely unattractive root vegetable, resembling beets in its shape. There are different varieties of this vegetable, which determines its color and taste, as well as variations in how it needs to be cooked. But, despite the external differences, there is something that unites them all - this is a huge benefit for a person.
The history of the appearance of the radish dates back to our distant ancestors, who knew and appreciated all the magical properties of this unsightly gift of nature. With its help, they escaped from many viruses and infections, increased their immunity and treated colds without using too much trick. And when they cut the radish, their house was filled with the aroma of the essential oils of this root vegetable.
Nowadays, it is customary to use radish not only for medicinal purposes. On its basis, various ointments, tinctures, homemade dishes are prepared, used in the preparation of dietary dishes and recipes for proper nutrition.
The health benefits of radish are priceless:
1. Strengthens the immune system, thanks to vitamins, amino acids, minerals contained in it.
2. Calms the nervous system, as it is filled with a large amount of B vitamins.
3. Improves the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract and cleanses the body because of the fiber in its composition. And phenolic compounds in the root vegetable fight infections such as staphylococcus, diphtheria bacillus, streptococcus and have anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.
4. If you regularly add radish to food, then the condition of the skin improves: pores are cleansed, blackheads and blackheads disappear.
5. Helps maintain a healthy liver, as radish juice is an excellent choleretic agent.
6. It is also impossible to underestimate the benefits of radish in the fight against excess weight. This light in calorie vegetable does an excellent job of improving metabolism. And all this is due to the rich mineral and vitamin composition of the root crop.
No matter how useful a radish is in general, a separate type of it is suitable for one or another specific application. There are green, black and white radishes.
Green radish
This product has a thin greenish skin and a juicy taste, which differs from other types of radish in that it does not taste bitter at all. Thanks to this, green radish is perfect even for those people who suffer from gastrointestinal disorders. The root vegetable is rightfully considered a useful salad supplement number 1. But, due to the low content of phytoncides, green radish is less beneficial than black or white. In addition, this fruit tends to deteriorate quickly, so there is one condition - to use it 1-2 months after collection.
The value of green radish is that it contains complexes of vitamins "B" and "PP", vitamins of group "A", phosphorus, potassium, essential oils, fiber, calcium. Thanks to this composition, with the help of radish, you can maintain your vision, nervous and endocrine systems. The use of green radish helps to strengthen the immune system and increase the body's resistance to stress. Since radish is low in fat, and 100 grams contains only 30 kcal, it can be used in dietary nutrition.
Due to its delicate structure, radish can be consumed not only by adults, but also by children. The use of radish in food leads to the restoration of metabolism in the body with the help of niacin, which smoothes the skin, nails grow stronger and grows quickly, and the hair becomes shiny.
But this root crop is useful not only for children and women. For men, it also has beneficial properties: it treats prostatitis, increases testosterone, cleanses blood vessels, strengthens the heart and gives fresh breath. Green radish, as well as black, is used as a cough suppressant.
Black radish
Surprisingly, this most useful and successful type of radish is the most bitter of all the other types. In addition, black radish is not so diverse in the composition of vitamins, but on the other hand, they are all perfectly harmonious, which makes this vegetable indispensable for maintaining health. In addition, it contains substances that suppress the vital activity of cancer cells - glucosinolates.
This radish not only helps with coughing, as we are all used to, but also helps dissolve mineral salts in the vessels, the bladder, dissolve toxins in the bile ducts and gall bladder. It is an excellent diuretic and laxative created by nature itself. The main task of black radish is to remove excess fluid from the body and restore its water balance.
Black radish is used in cooking and medicine. Very often it can be found in the composition of some cosmetic product - a large amount is used in cosmetology.
White radish
This type of radish is used in cooking, it is considered a salad and a wonderful appetizer. It does not taste bitter, since there are no mustard oils in it. At the same time, white radish is not inferior to the previous species in its beneficial properties, thanks to phytoncides. One of the most famous varieties is daikon. These fruits contain a huge amount of vitamin C.
White radish is an excellent doctor in the treatment of kidneys and liver, as well as in cleansing the body. Even inflammations and wounds are healed by applying a raw vegetable to them.
Daikon is an environmentally friendly product, as it does not absorb toxins during maturation. In addition, it removes toxins from the body. This radish is useful for allergy sufferers, because after a few tricks they will notice how their tendency to food allergies has significantly subsided. To reduce the risk of cancer, you need to eat white radish. If consumed raw, daikon removes cholesterol and stones that are found in the liver and kidneys.
White radish, like green radish, helps with insomnia, calms the nervous system and normalizes sleep. And if you drink freshly squeezed daikon juice, you can instantly get rid of a hangover. It turns out that this is an easy tool that does not have to be prepared for a long and painful time.
What is the healthiest radish?
Summarizing all of the above, we can draw the following conclusion:
Green radish is suitable for those who prefer spicy food, except for people who are obese. There is practically no bitterness in it, which means that phytoncides are present in the least amount. Low calorie content. But her help in cleansing the body, increasing appetite - gives us the opportunity to raise the green radish to an honorable third place.
White radish is the queen of salads. Perfectly deals with infections and colds. Unlike green, it has a high content of phytoncides. White radish ranks second.
Black radish is the healthiest type of radish. But, despite its amazing ability to restore the body, it is contraindicated for those with a problem stomach.
Now you know everything about the radish. Be sure to include it in your classic green salad recipe.
