Useful properties and harm horseradish

Horseradish is known to all as a food additive, which has a pronounced smell and taste.In fact, this inconspicuous product is valued not only by gourmets, but also by representatives of traditional medicine. Both the root and the green leaves of the plant have healing properties, which are thrown away without knowing what kind of healing substances they contain. That is why before using this product with health benefits, it is necessary to find out what properties horseradish has for the body, how it can help or harm, and also study the details of storage and preparation of the product.

The composition of horseradish is quite diverse:

• caloric content of 100 g of horseradish root - 60 kcal, among them proteins - 3.1 g, carbohydrates - 10 g, fats - 0.4 g;
• dietary fiber in the product - 7.5 g;
• water - 77 g;
• organic acids - 200 mg;
• ash - 1.4 g;
• saturated fatty acids - 0.1 g;
• Allyl Mint essential oil - 13%;
• dextrin compounds and starch - 4 g, sugar - 5.9 g.

Also in horseradish, the vitamin content is high (thiamine - 0.09 mg, ascorbic acid - 55 mg, riboflavin - 0.1 mg, folic acid - 37 µg, pyridoxine - 0.8 mg, niacin - 0.4 mg, tocopherol - 0 , 1 mg) and macroelements (phosphorus - 0.13 g, calcium - 1.0 g, sodium - 0.1 g, potassium - 0.58 g, magnesium - 36 mg, iron - 30 mg). In connection with such a rich mineral and vitamin composition horseradish is rich in beneficial properties for different body systems.

Vitamins B1 and B6 increase the body's immune ability, especially in the autumn-spring period. Also, riboflavin has a positive effect on the processes occurring in the central and peripheral nervous system, the metabolism of essential amino acids, nucleic and fatty acids. They also have a direct effect on the formation of red blood cells - red blood cells. If you ignore the consumption of vitamins of group B, then the body will begin to suffer from anemia, decrease appetite, worsen the general state of health, the condition of the skin, nails and hair.

Ascorbic acid primarily affects the ability to assimilate such a macro element as iron. Therefore, one of the main functions of vitamin C is to participate in redox processes, as well as in the cardiovascular system.

Trace elements affect the electrolyte balance, which is important to constantly monitor with the help of various foods. Calcium is the main substance for the musculoskeletal system, it also participates in the process of conducting impulses along neurons and in muscle contraction. Potassium regulates water, electrolyte and acid-base balances, and also participates in maintaining pressure in the bloodstream. This trace mineral is especially important for the heart. Iron is an important component of proteins in the body, as well as enzymes. This macronutrient regulates the bone marrow productivity of red blood cells that supply oxygen to every cell in the body.

If this sharp spice is used correctly in the diet, then it is possible to experience not only new taste sensations, but also with its help to influence the human body with health benefits.

Healing properties of horseradish:

• anti-inflammatory effect has a group of vitamins B and ascorbic acid;
• antibacterial carry organic acids, vitamin C, as well as essential oils, which destroy the outer shell of the bacteria, thereby killing the pathogenic flora;
• improves the secretory activity of fiber, which with the help of dietary fiber irritates mucosal receptors;
• a complex of microelements, which regulate the acid-base balance of the body, thereby alkalizing it and contributing to the separation of sputum has a mucolytic effect;
• the blood-heightening effect is accomplished with the help of iron and ascorbic acid, which are also building materials for the bone marrow;
• strengthens the walls of the heart and blood vessels, vitamins A and C, which reduces the risk of heart attack and thrombosis.

There are a number of properties that have a beneficial effect on the body of a woman and a man separately. For a woman to use horseradish is useful when there are irregularities in the menstrual cycle or hypofunction of the sex glands. The components of this spicy spice have a stimulating effect on hormones and secrets. Therapeutic doses of this product can adjust the hormones of a woman. For men, this is a great aphrodisiac, which has a stimulating effect.

Due to the high concentration of substances found in horseradish, There are a number of contraindications for its reception.

• Arterial hypertension. Do not eat horseradish in large quantities, if you periodically increase the pressure, as the stimulating components constrict blood vessels and contribute to even greater lifting, and this can cause severe harm to the body.
• Diseases in which increased acidity, especially such as peptic ulcer and 12 duodenal ulcer, gastritis, duodenitis. The components that make up horseradish, act on the receptors in such a way that the secretion of gastric juice increases. A strong secretion of the secretion of the digestive organs adversely affects the mucous membrane, as a result of which erosion or ulcer may occur.
• Cholelithiasis. Using this product in the diet and having a history of gallbladder stones, it is possible to provoke blockage by calculus of the duct, which is the cause of surgical intervention.
• Diseases of the liver. An important component in hepatitis, cirrhosis is a strict diet, which includes a strict ban on the use of horseradish. This culture can cause exacerbation of the disease.
• Inflammation of the oral cavity. This is a relative contraindication, since eating horseradish will only make you feel a burning sensation in the area of ​​inflammation.
• Gout. Spicy foods provoke repeated attacks of this disease.

There are several ways to clean the root of horseradish. Perhaps the simplest tool for cleaning the root is a metal brush. Using it, you can peel the peel right after harvesting under running water.

There is also a cleaning method with a knife. But for this, pre-fill the roots with warm water and let them stand for 1 hour, after which proceed to cleansing. Cut off the horseradish shell with scraping movements.

A peeler is a versatile tool with which you can peel any vegetable.

Apply the roots of horseradish should be different. First of all, the method of application depends on the disease. For example, in osteochondrosis, the plant is used locally, by applying a leaf or a grated root to the site of pain. But with reduced pressure or atrophic gastritis, it is necessary to apply it inside, observing the regimen of reception and dosing.

You can store horseradish in several ways.

• Drying To do this, you will need to thoroughly wash the root of horseradish, dry out and leave to dry in a sunny place.
• Frost. To do this, you will need to chop horseradish with a blender, then fold it into a convenient container and place in a storage chamber.
• Those who have a cellar, lucky, because there you can keep the root freshness all winter. This will require a sandbag in which to bury the roots.
• If you need to keep the product fresh for a short time, about a month, then you can wrap the horseradish root with food film and place it in the refrigerator.

"Gorloder" is a classic recipe for crap, which you can not only eat, but also improve your body.

It is necessary to take 1 kilogram of tomatoes, 1 horseradish root, 1 head of garlic. Wash, peel and twist everything thoroughly in a meat grinder or blender. Add salt and pepper to taste. By consuming 3 tablespoons of this mixture per day, the body will receive the daily need of important elements and fresh vitamins.

Horseradish with lemon is an “ambulance” for a cold that has started badly. To prepare the medicine, chop 150 g horseradish on a fine grater and add 1 tablespoon of lemon to it. You can add honey to taste.

Horseradish with beets is an excellent stimulator of digestion. In the absence of appetite, weight loss and reduced immunity, cook horseradish with beets.

200 g of beets and 400 g of horseradish need to twist in a meat grinder, then add salt and a little vinegar. Apply the drug should be 1 teaspoon at lunch and in the evening during meals.

To learn how to make fragrant and healthy horseradish at home, see the next video.