The radish, also known as daikon is some parts of the world, is abundant in various health benefits.Radishes possess numerous nutrients and in this text we’re going to discover why they are so healthy for consumption.
This plant is cruciferous and the complete plant is nourishing, from its roots to its leaves. The leaves of the radish even contain more vitamin C, proteins, as well as calcium than the root itself. People have used these leaves for the treatment of their kidneys, for different skin disorders, but also to fight against cancer. There are even cases where people have used them against insect bites!
The radish is a vegetable abundant in folic acid, vitamin C and anthocyanins. These are all nutrients scientifically proved to fight cancer. Scientists claim that the radish is effective in the fight against oral cancer, colon cancer and intestinal cancer as well as kidney and stomach cancer. Some of the main vitamins and minerals that the radish includes are: vitamin C, zinc, vitamins of the B complex and phosphorus. They are all extremely effective in the treatment of skin disorders as well as skin dryness.
You can use radish purée like a tranquilizing and refreshing mask. Radishes are especially good for those on a diet, because they are very nutritious, but they are low in calories, cholesterol and fat. They also contain a big quantity of fiber and also contain a great quantity of water. Their high content of fiber also makes them very useful in the treatment of both hemorrhoids and constipation. Radish juice can soothe your digestive system and detoxify your body.
The radish is a piquant vegetable which accelerates the metabolism, reduces the fatigue and at the same time it is excellent for the development of good bacteria in the stomach! Here, we’re presenting you an amazing syrup that can help your whole organism and transform it into an extremely healthy one!
Ingredients:
- 125 gr. of piquant radish
- 4 lemons
- 3 tablespoons of honey
- 2 tablespoons of cinnamon
- 1 ginger root (of about 2 cm)
Preparation:
First, mix the radish and the ginger in a blender. Then, squeeze the lemon juice and add it into the blender. Blend it all from 2 to 3 minutes. In the end, add the 3 tablespoons of honey and the 2 tablespoons of cinnamon. Mix everything again well to obtain the syrup. When you’re done, store your healthy syrup in a glass bottle and it’s ready for consumption!
