Radishes are a wonderful vegetable that, however, are very often neglected. And you will rarely hear someone say: "Oooh, my favorite vegetable is radishes!". We underestimate them too much, and we shouldn't! Their he alth benefits were discovered thousands of years ago and are used in cooking and natural medicine by many peoples.
What are the reasons why it is good to include radishes in our menu more often?
Reduce the risk of cancer
Cancer is a disease that, as we know, has grown in frequency in recent years. Unfortunately, the trend is towards an increase in cases. Radishes contain phytochemicals that have anti-carcinogenic properties. In addition, they contain large amounts of vitamin C, which helps to preserve the strength of cells and ensure their normal operation.
Keep blood pressure within normal limits
Radishes have antihypertensive properties that help control hypertension. They contain potassium, which contributes to the reduction of sodium levels in the cells, and it is the main culprit for fluid retention, respectively the increase in blood pressure.
They are useful for diabetics
Insulin is the hormone that regulates blood sugar levels in the blood. In diabetics, insulin is either not absorbed properly by the body or is not produced at all by the pancreas. Therefore, diabetics should not take sweet foods containing starch. The high fiber content with a low glycemic index makes radishes ideal for people suffering from this problem.
They defeat cough and cold
If you are prone to frequent illnesses, especially coughs, radishes are a very good remedy for dealing with this problem at home or as an accompanying adjunct in treatment. They have natural vegetable decongestant properties that help clear the mucus built up in the throat.
They work for constipation
Most people who have struggled with constipation know how difficult it is to regulate bowel movement. All kinds of methods, medicines, potions are tried and the effect is temporary. With the regular consumption of radishes, the fibers contained in them help to clear toxins in the digestive tract and especially in the colon. Radishes facilitate the secretion of bile juices, which is very important for the proper processing of food.
Helps lose weight
Radish is very low in calories, but rich in useful substances. The fiber content is thus absorbed qualitatively and almost entirely.
They are effective against aging
Antioxidants and vitamin C, which are found in large quantities in radishes, prevent premature aging of the skin and neutralize the harmful influence of free radicals. They also have cleansing properties and can be used as a supplement to your daily hair mask.
