Properties of radish
Nutritional value and composition | Vitamins | Minerals
How much does radish cost (average price for 1 kg)?
Moscow and Moscow region.
23 rub.
Radish has been known to people since ancient times. This is one of the most ancient cultivated plants on Earth. The homeland of radish is considered to be Egypt and China. The familiar radish from Egypt “moved” first to Greece, then spread throughout Europe and only then came to Russia. In Rus', radish has long been famous for its ability to relieve a wide variety of ailments.
What are the benefits of radish for weight loss?
What are the benefits of radish for those who want to lose weight? Here's what:
The presence of a large amount of fiber helps cleanse the intestines of waste and toxins, which makes the skin fresher, the stomach flatter, and the indicator on the scale reduced.
The lack of fat and minimal calorie content will certainly not lead to weight gain, so eat radish often (but taking into account contraindications).
Radish minerals support normal water-salt metabolism, as a result of which swelling quickly goes away, weight decreases, as does body volume.
Radish prevents fat, cholesterol, and salt deposits from accumulating, which also makes the appearance more attractive.
Benefits of radish
Traditional medicine has always appreciated the beneficial properties of radish. The secret of this lies in its composition. The elements necessary for health were found in radish: calcium, sodium, potassium, sulfur, as well as iodine, phosphorus, and iron. Radish contains a lot of organic acids and vitamins C, B and others.
The benefits of radish have been proven in the treatment and prevention of many diseases. Radish juice is especially effective in this regard. It is recommended to use it to improve the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract. It is able to prevent the development of atherosclerosis. Radish is also useful for combating the formation of stones in the kidneys and gall bladder. Grated radish is successfully used to treat radiculitis.
Radish improves appetite and removes toxins from the body. It has been proven that radish is especially effective in combination with other vegetables; in this case, the benefit of radish increases many times over. Radish is recommended for use by patients with diabetes, as radish has the ability to lower blood sugar levels.
Radish has truly wonderful properties when combined with honey. This drug has long been used to get rid of colds. Surely almost every person has used this remedy. Colds in children are often treated this way. Radish juice helps with cough. If honey is not available, granulated sugar can be used. The effect will be the same. Grated radish is used for inhalation. This is truly a universal medicine.
Cosmetology has also paid attention to radishes. Radish juice helps fight unwanted freckles and skin pigmentation. Radish masks return the skin to a healthy and vibrant appearance. Radish also turned out to be indispensable for hair. Rubbing radish pulp into the hair roots helps strengthen them.
The calorie content of radish is 36 kcal. per 100 gr. Therefore, radish will also be extremely useful in dietary nutrition. It is added to various vitamin salads, to which radish gives a unique taste and special piquancy.
On the shelves of our stores you can find the following varieties of radish:
- Black radish
- Green radish
- White radish
- Red radish
- Margelan (Chinese) radish
What chemical elements are included, how many calories are in a vegetable?
Calorie content and BZHU per 100 grams
- Fresh. The calorie content of fresh radish is 32 kcal per 100 grams of product. Amount of proteins – 2 g, fats – 0.2 g, carbohydrates – 6.5 g.
- Pickled. The calorie content of pickled radish is 57 kcal per 100 grams of product. Amount of proteins – 0.9 g, fats – 0.35 g, carbohydrates – 15.5 g.
- In the salad. The calorie content of radish in salad may vary depending on the recipe for its preparation, but the average value is 40 kcal per 100 grams of product. Amount of proteins – 1.8 g, fats – 2 g, carbohydrates – 5 g.
Vitamins
| Vitamin name | Content, mg | Role in the body |
| Retinol (A) | 3-4 |
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| Thiamine (B1) | 0,03 |
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| Pyridoxine (B6) | 0,06 |
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| Tocopherol (E) | 0,1 |
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| Ascorbic acid (C) | 29 |
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Glycemic index
GI (glycemic index) is an indicator characterizing food products. It allows you to evaluate the rate at which carbohydrates are absorbed from them and how they affect the glucose concentration.
The higher the GI of a certain product, the faster the sugar level in the body will rise after eating it. Radish is recommended for consumption by people who suffer from diabetes, as it has a low glycemic index (about 15).
Macronutrients
Content of macroelements per 100 g of product:
- calcium – 35 mg;
- phosphorus – 26 mg;
- potassium – 350 mg;
- sodium – 13 mg;
- magnesium – 21 mg.
Application
The maximum amount of nutrients is retained in raw radish. You don't have to cut off the outer layer of a young vegetable. It is not advisable to eat radish at night. Green radish is not recommended for gastritis with high acidity, stomach ulcers and some other acute diseases, so you should consult your doctor before taking it.
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