6 reasons why you should eat radishes. Nutritionist

6 reasons why you should eat radishes. Nutritionist

It will be useful not only for those who want to lose weight.

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What useful properties do radishes have?

Spring spoils with fresh vegetables, juicy fruits and fragrant greens. Among the variety of seasonal products, juicy radishes are often found. This valuable root vegetable deserves a place on your table. It is rich in vegetable fiber, water, essential oils and vitamins.

If you add radishes to a balanced diet, you will not be afraid of avitaminosis, because the vegetable is rich in vitamins, important micro- and macronutrients:

• B vitamins – improve intestinal function, support emotional health;
• vitamin PP – reduces the risk of diabetes mellitus, hypertension, ensures the normal function of the gastrointestinal tract, improves the work of the pancreas and liver;
• potassium – helps maintain water balance, improves blood pressure, normalizes blood sugar levels. Spring salads from radishes are rich in potassium and sulfur, and therefore will protect against hair loss and help in the treatment of dandruff;
• phosphorus – helps to produce energy. Face masks with fresh radish juice moisturize and purify the skin;
• magnesium – one of the most important minerals for the body. It is involved in more than 300 chemical reactions and is necessary for the proper functioning of all organs and tissues;
• iron – necessary for normalization of blood composition, synthesis of DNA and red blood cells.

Strengthens immunity

Essential oils of radish (in particular, mustard) have warming properties – this helps with colds and viral diseases, soothes coughs. In addition, radish – one of the main sources of vitamin C: 250 g of the product provide a daily allowance of this vitamin.

Normalizes blood pressure

Radishes contain heart-healthy flavonoids – phytocomponents that reduce the risk of cardiac disorders. Vitamin PP, potassium and magnesium strengthen blood vessels and normalize blood pressure, helping to fight hypertension.

Reduces the risk of obesity

Radishes contain a lot of water and vegetable fiber. This combination normalizes digestion and cholesterol metabolism, helps to get rid of excess fluid in the body.

Normalizes the work of the stomach

High fiber and water content improves intestinal function and fights constipation. Radishes have 2.5 times more dietary fiber than apples. Root vegetable improves metabolism, provides cells with the necessary oxygen, increases blood circulation, thereby breaking down fat. And this helps to lose extra pounds.

Supports the nervous system

B vitamins normalize the brain and peripheral nervous system: help cope with stress, depression, increased emotional stress.

Reduces the risk of cancer

Radishes contain anthocyanins – natural antioxidants that reduce the likelihood of cancer.

Recipe for seasonal salad from radishes

Potrebovali boste:

• red radish – 3-4 pcs;
• fresh red beets – 1 piece;
• fresh cilantro – a small bundle;
• juice of half a lime (lemon juice can be substituted);
• olive oil;
• pink salt.

Peel radishes and beets and grate them on a grater (better for Korean carrots, to get a straw). Finely chop the greens. Mix the ingredients, salt, dress with lime juice and oil. Done!