Introduction
Radish is a cruciferous vegetable that is grown locally especially in the spring and early summer when it is picked at the height of freshness and flavor. The given below are the healthy benefits of eating this red vegetable
1. Cooling Benefits
Radish is as cool as a cucumber. It has a pungent flavor and considered as medicine due to its ability to absorb excess heat from the body especially if consumed during the warmer months like summer…
2. Sooth sore throats
The pungent flavor and natural spice in radish is useful in removing unwanted mucus from the body and it is therefore in fighting cold. Over and above this, radish is useful in clearing sinuses and sore throats as well.
3. Assists in digestion
Radish is a useful cleansing agent in the digestive tract as it assists in breaking down and getting rid of trapped food particles and toxins that may have built up in due course.
4. Wards off viral infections
Radish is rich in vitamin C which serves as a natural cleanser and therefore helps in warding off viral infections.
5. Removes toxins
Ayurvedic practices in medicine have radish is effective toxic removing effects, aiding in break down and removal of toxins and free radicals that are responsible for various cancers in the body.
6. Fights against cancer
Radish is a cruciferous vegetable family which is rich in phytonutrients, fiber, vitamins and minerals that fight cancer in the body.
7. Relief from indigestion
Radish has been found to have a relieving effect on the digestive system and can therefore assist in relieving bloating and indigestion conditions. Radish has been shown to stimulate bile production. Not only that, sulfuric properties of radish also help control bilirubin production and eliminate the excess from your blood hence preventing conditions like jaundice.
8. Low in calories and high nutrients content
Radish is poor in calorie content, not more than 20 calories per entire cup, which is a great way to add nutrients, fiber and lots of flavor to your meals without risking your health. The fiber in radish assists in bowel movements hence ridding of toxins more efficiently and to aid in eliminating possible risk constipation.
9. Hydrating vegetable
Radish contains high amount of water content and an abundance supply of vitamin C, not to mention phosphorus and zinc, this makes radish a nourishing food for the tissues and can aid in keeping your body well hydrated and your skin looking supple, shiny and healthy for long.
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