Health benefits and benefits of radish

Bright radish for many is one of the harbingers of a quick summer. This vegetable not only has a specific taste, but is also very useful for the body.This article will help to understand what the benefits and harm of radish for the health of women.

Radish is a root vegetable that grows underground. People eat more often the underground parts of the plant, whereas the leaves of the radish are used for cooking dishes very rarely. The benefits of this vegetable for the body is huge. And to use radishes should be both women and men.

The physiology of the female body is quite complex. Daily body cells do a great job. For their full functioning vitamins are needed. They are in large quantities contained in fragrant radishes. So, this vegetable contains:

• natural ascorbic acid;
• tocopherol;
• B vitamins;
• complex of minerals: potassium, boron, copper, sodium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron and many others.

In root vegetables, a lot of fiber. She is involved in maintaining the normal functioning of the intestine, "forcing" it to work fully. For example, people who eat dishes made from radishes are less susceptible to problems with constipation and impaired bowel function.

The use of radish salads also contributes to the removal of excess fluid from the body. Doctors call this effect on the organism “drainage”. Removing excess moisture from the body contributes to the natural reduction of edema.

In the vegetable there are substances that can have a beneficial effect on the lipid composition of blood. So, these components help to reduce the level of cholesterol in the blood, which is a good prevention of hypercholesterolemia - a pathological condition in the body in which the concentration of cholesterol remains elevated.

The abundance of extractives in radish has a beneficial effect on metabolism. So, it is believed that the use of this vegetable helps to improve the rate of metabolic reactions occurring in the cells of the body. This property of the vegetable is known to many people who carefully control their weight. The inclusion in the diet of fresh salads, prepared from radish, helps to improve the shape in a fairly short time.

Many people do not like to eat radishes and dishes made from it, because this vegetable has a rather bright spicy taste. However, the sharpness of radish is largely determined by its variety, as well as growing conditions. So, if the plant was grown in a too dry and hot place and was often forgotten to be watered, then the probability that the radish will be too bitter and sharp is rather high.

Radish components were found that can have an adverse effect on the growth of malignant cells in the body. Thus, the use of radish salads is a good prevention of the development of tumors and even malignant tumors in the body. However, in order to reduce the risk of developing such dangerous diseases, it is necessary to eat radish dishes regularly. A single use of radish to achieve a positive effect is not enough.

The unique taste of the radish is due to a special substance - mustard oil. People who have tried this product at least once, have certainly noted its specific taste properties. It is worth noting that mustard oil is a good antiseptic. Its use reduces the risk of viral and bacterial infections.

Specialists of traditional medicine note that radishes, thanks to its ability to exert a detrimental effect on pathogenic microbes, can be applied not only inside, but also for local treatment. Juice of radish, mixed with boiled water, can be treated with inflamed wounds on the skin. This will be a good prevention of the development of wound suppuration.

Radish contains components that can have a beneficial effect on the functioning of the organs of the gastrointestinal tract. Thus, the use of radish salads helps to improve the growth of beneficial microflora in the intestines. The substances in the vegetable have a detrimental effect on the growth of pathogenic microbes on the intestinal walls, and they have a favorable effect on the reproduction of beneficial microorganisms.

A healthy intestinal microflora is the key to good digestion and well-being. People who regularly consume vegetable dishes suffer less dysbacteriosis and other bowel pathologies. Also, the use of such dishes helps to normalize the colon, which is a good prevention of constipation.

The fair sex often "sit" on diets. Maintaining weight in a more mature age is much more difficult. To do this, you need to monitor your diet, as well as pick up adequate physical activity. The menu of a woman with extra pounds or already obese, must include low-calorie meals.

The calorie radish is low: 100 grams of such a vegetable contains only 15 calories. The content of dietary fiber in radish is quite high. This means that for the digestion of radish the body must expend energy, while at the same time it is practically not getting it from a vegetable dish. This feature contributes to the fact that extra pounds after eating radish simply can not be formed.

It is possible to strengthen such a "fat burning" effect on the body with a combination of radish with various vegetables. For example, leafy greens, fresh cucumbers, celery and other low-calorie ingredients can be added to the salad. Salt such a dish is not worth much, because excess salt can contribute to the appearance of edema on the body. A moderate amount of salt will give the vegetable salad more flavor, but will not harm the body.

Specialists of traditional medicine recommend including radishes in the diet of women also because This vegetable contains a lot of vitamin B9. Folic acid is required by the female body daily. Moreover, the body's need for this substance in some moments of life increases significantly. The inclusion in the diet of radish salads allows to enrich the body with folic acid and contributes to the prevention of many pathological conditions.

There are radishes, unfortunately, not everyone can. The fact is that this vegetable contains quite a lot of extractive substances and components that can cause a deterioration in well-being. So, you should not use this vegetable to people suffering from:

• peptic ulcer disease;
• enterocolitis;
• inflammatory diseases of the colon;
• pancreatitis;
• chronic cholecystitis.

In order for radish dishes to bring great benefits to the body and to bring gastronomic pleasure, advise you to pay attention to useful tips.

• It is better to eat radish fresh when it contains more healthy ingredients. Heat treatment leads to the fact that most of the vitamins in the vegetable is lost. And the taste of boiled or baked radish will appeal to few.
• Use radish to make delicious okroshka. In Russian cuisine this dish has existed for a long time. So, adding radish to refreshing okroshka gives it a more spicy taste. Cool okroshka in the hot season is a great dish to satisfy your hunger and lift your spirits. Interestingly, the use of such a dish is well saturated, but it does not create the feeling of feeling heavy.
• For dressing dishes prepared from radish, it is better to use dairy products.Bright, slightly pungent radish can be reduced with sour cream. Sour cream dressing of radish salad makes it less spicy and gives the dish other flavors.
• Radish and cheese are well combined. In many salads there is just such a combination. Radishes can also be combined in dishes and with eggs.
• Dressings for vegetable salads from radishes can be different. However, women who watch their weight and are on a diet, it is better to use low-calorie sauces. So, vegetable salad can be filled with low-fat sour cream, Greek yogurt or a small amount of high-quality vegetable oil.
• For cooking, use a mild radish. In this case, the taste of the finished dish will be better. When combining vegetables in salads should be aware of the combination of flavors. So, adding some spicy herbs or greens can give the finished dish more spiciness. For example, a salad made from radish and arugula, has a rather sharp taste.

About what is useful and harmful radish for women and men, see below.