White radish - a precious medicine for winter health

White radish is known as “winter ginseng” because of its many effects in supporting health and curing diseases. Below are the wonderful benefits of white radish.

According to modern medicine, every 100g of white radish has 1.4g of protein, 3.7g of glucid, 1.5g of cellulose, 40mg of calcium, 41mg of phosphorus; 1.1mg of iron; 0.06mg of vitamin B1, 0.06mg of vitamin B2, 0.5mg of vitamin PP, 30mg of vitamin C...

According to Oriental medicine, radish has a sweet, slightly spicy, bitter taste, neutral properties, non-toxic, has the effect of curing coughs, expectorant, diuretic, stimulating digestion, protecting the stomach, etc. Radish is used as medicine in both dried and fresh form. In France, there have been many experiments on the use of large quantities of white radish juice to support the recovery of patients with malignant diseases.

Here are the amazing benefits of white radish:

Has cholesterol-lowering effects

Radishes have been shown to lower cholesterol levels in the body. In one study, a diet rich in radishes reduced serum cholesterol and triglyceride levels and significantly increased HDL cholesterol (the good cholesterol).

Effective pain relief

The spicy substance in radish helps fight bacteria, activates tendons and bones, and is effective in reducing pain. In winter, if you have muscle or joint pain, you can directly peel the radish, apply the peel to the painful area, or put the radish peel in a cloth bag for a hot compress.

Supports good liver function, prevents cardiovascular disease

Beets contain the bioactive betaine, which supports healthy liver function. When the liver is functioning properly, fat is broken down efficiently, which aids weight loss and prevents fatigue and nausea. Betaine, a nutrient found in beets, helps reduce plasma homocysteine, which is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

Good for the brain

A study at Wake Forest University has shown that the high amount of nitrates in beets can increase blood flow to the brain, thereby improving mental function, enhancing brain health, and even protecting brain cells for many years.

Anticancer properties

Radishes are one of the best foods, rich in nutrients including vitamin B and many minerals, including a very high vitamin C content that helps the body fight the harmful effects of viruses.

Radish contains rapeseed oil and glycosides, which can act on many catalysts, forming a spicy anti-cancer ingredient. Therefore, the spicier the radish, the more of this ingredient, and the higher the anti-cancer ability.

Prevent anemia

Natural vitamin B12 in radishes helps promote iron absorption, participates in hemoglobin synthesis, thus increasing hemoglobin oxygen levels helps to nourish the body and prevent anemia.

White radish - a precious medicine for winter health

Prevent viral infections

Radishes contain high levels of vitamin C, which helps naturally cleanse the body and boost immunity. Therefore, eating radishes regularly helps prevent viral infections.

Anti-aging for skin

Radish leaves are rich in vitamins A and C, especially more vitamin C than other vegetables, so they help the body prevent skin aging, prevent the formation of dark spots, and keep the skin soft and white.

Weight loss

Drinking radish juice before meals is also often used by Japanese women to have a slim figure.

According to Health and Life