Is it good to eat white radish? (2024)

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Vietnamese people are blessed with an extremely rich food source, including popular dishes from white radish. Although very familiar, but eating white radish is really good or what white radish does, not all of us understand.

1. White radish - a gift from nature

As one of the most popular food sources, white radish is classified as a low-calorie vegetable with surprising nutritional content. According to estimates from nutritionists, 338 grams of raw radishes contain the following nutrients:
Calories: 61 Carbs: 14 grams Protein: 2 grams Fiber: 5 grams Vitamin C: 124% DV Folic acid (vitamin B9) ): 24% DV Calcium: 9% DV Magnesium: 14% DV Potassium : 22% DV Copper: 19% DV *DV (daily value): recommended daily nutritional requirements.
Besides, eating white radish will consume an extra amount of glucose, fructose, sucrose, Vitamin A, B, folate, choline... According to Oriental Medicine, radish has a sweet, slightly spicy, bitter taste. non-toxic.

2. Is it good to eat white radish?

With the above analysis in terms of nutritional value, eating white radish will bring certain benefits to the body such as:
Support the digestive system, prevent the risk of hemorrhoids Like many food sources Another fiber-rich plant, white radish has laxative properties, enhancing intestinal activity. With lignin (molecule with insoluble carbohydrate structure, indigestible), when eating white radish will facilitate the digestive system to retain water and relieve constipation, one of the main causes of hemorrhoids. . Moreover, white radish also has the ability to promote the body's production of bile - one of the most important factors for the digestive system to work in the most efficient way.
Support to prevent cancer White radish is rich in vitamin C, folic acid, canola oil, glycosides and anthocyanins and antioxidant active substances. These nutrients form the anti-cancer ingredient with a spicy taste, especially colon, kidney, bowel, stomach and oropharyngeal cancers. Besides, the very high vitamin C content in white radish helps the body fight the bad effects of viruses; prevent skin aging, prevent the formation of dark spots, keep the skin soft and white
Prevention of anemia, good for the brain Natural vitamin B12 in white radish helps to promote iron absorption, participate in the synthesis of the hemoglobin subunit in the blood. The increased amount of hemoglobin oxygen helps to improve physical strength and prevent anemia. Not only that, but a study at Wake Forest University has shown that the high nitrate content in white radish can increase blood flow to the brain, improve mental function, promote brain health, and even protect brain cells for many years.
Support liver and lung function, prevent cardiovascular disease, jaundice Betaine, a nutrient found in white radish has the effect of supporting liver function; and at the same time reduce plasma hom*ocysteine ​​- a factor that causes cardiovascular disease. Thanks to the effect of purifying the body, eliminating toxins, the use of white radish also supports cleaning and stomach. In addition, white radish will support you to control jaundice, help regulate the amount of bilirubin in the blood and increase the amount of oxygen in the body.
For asthma patients, the anti-congestive property of white radish is considered the golden property. In addition, some studies have also commented that white radish provides resistance to antigens that cause respiratory allergies, thereby helping to protect the soft lining inside this part from infection. coincide.

3. What do white radishes do?

Turnip porridge: For those who have a full stomach and do not digest due to unhealthy eating habits, a lot of fat, radish porridge only consists of 80-100g plain rice, 50g radishes (sliced) with a little salt added to the rescue. wonderful crystal.
Radish stewed with ginger juice : Those who are showing symptoms of bleeding stools related to hemorrhoids and drink alcohol, take 10 parts of radish with leaves and stalks, wash them, cut them and cook until tender, add ginger juice, rice flour, vinegar, stir to boil to warm and then eat.
Steamed beetroot juice with alum sugar: 500g fresh or boiled radish, squeeze the juice, add the appropriate amount of rock sugar, drink it once a day for people with asthma, chronic bronchitis, colds, coughs, and phlegm. . Or dried radish 50g, honey 30-50ml, mix well, eat during the day to help support the treatment of gallstones, asthma, chronic bronchitis.

4. Notes when eating white radish

Although it is a food with many benefits, to avoid unnecessary consequences when overusing white radish, you need to note a few issues as follows:
Eat white radish in a controlled, balanced way with other foods If you eat white radish too much, you can have digestive disorders, abdominal pain. In addition, the diuretic properties of white radish can also cause inconvenience when abused, especially for pregnant women.
Do not eat white radish with apples, pears, grapes According to Oriental medicine, you should not use white radish with grapes, pears, apples because it can cause goiter symptoms. If you have a habit of consuming these foods regularly, you are at risk of severe hypothyroidism.
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