Radish is a crunchy vegetable, refreshing and slightly spicy. Its leaves are also edible. is part of the cruciferous family, it contains antioxidants and bioactive compounds that would protect against certain cancers. First, it is thought that radish is consumed towards the Neolithic. Indeed, it is the Chinese who are the first to cultivate it. This crucifier is introduced to America during the colonization years and has remained very popular there. Namely that word radish comes from the Latin "radix" which means Racine. There are two types of radish: - Red radish
- Black radish
The benefits of red radish
Several studies have shown that the consumption of radish and cruciferous in which radish is located has a positive impact on cancers and more particularly cancers of the lung, ovaries and kidneys (for women).
It is rich in nutrients such as indoles, phenols and flavonoids. Crucifers, cabbage or radish, protect the cells especially by preventing them from mutating.
Radish also has an antibacterial action in respiratory diseases.
It is one of the rare vegetables to contain good proportions of iodine.
Its high vitamin C makes it an excellent antiscorbutic.
It contains a good amount of potassium, magnesium, calcium, vitamin A and B complex vitamins.
It is rich in sulfur, magnesium and a precious sulphurous essence that gives it antiseptic, aperitive and pectoral properties, which helps in particular to thin the secretions of the bronchi and sinuses.
Radish could also prevent cardiovascular disease
The crucifer has antioxidants that can lower cholesterol and triglycerides. It is also able to regulate blood sugar.
Detoxifying, regenerating the liver and draining the kidneys, radish is particularly suitable for jaundice, chronic arthritis, neuritis and sciatica, obstruction of the airways, congestive states.
It helps the body eliminate many toxins through the action of various elements, including glucoraphasatines, which stimulate the activity of enzymes responsible for detoxification.
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The benefits of black radish
It has been consumed for many centuries, it was the Egyptians who cultivated it at that time. Black radish with red differentiation was once more used by doctors to treat the disorders mentioned below. It was once called "Big radish". It is a herbaceous plant from the cruciferous family. On the other hand, black radish possesses a chemical substance called "isothiocyanate". The isothiocyanates are:
Antibacterials
Anti-cancers
Anti-fungal
Anti-fungal
Antimutagen
Black radish juice is effective to possess qualities such as:
- Stimulation of transit
- Fights constipation
- Laxative effect
- Diuretic
- Purifies the liver
- Purifies the gallbladder
- Fights the stones (stones)
- Anti-acne
- Anti-inflammatory
Nutritional value of radish
Raw radishes, ½ cup (125 ml) / 60 g, 12 medium or 7 large
Calories 10
Protein 0.4 g Carbohydrates 2.1 g
Fat 0.1 g
Food fiber 1.0 g
Glycemic load: No data
available
Antioxidant power: Moderate
Small precaution: If the radish is an excellent health food, it must however be careful not to consume in excess, the stimulation of the liver, gallbladder and kidneys can then turn into irritation of these organs and the digestive system in general.
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