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‘Superfood of winter’ Today’s food in the series is- Radish.

The most colorful and tasty vegetables are available in the cold season. Among all these there is also white colored radish. If it is mixed in salad, the taste of the food increases manifold. Red colored radish is also found at some places.

This root vegetable was originally grown in China and India. After this it reached Egypt and gradually started being grown in many countries of Central Asia. Radish reached Western countries from Central Asia and soon the whole world became crazy about its taste.

Now many varieties and colors are available in the market. As tasty as it is, it is equally full of medicinal properties. Eating radish helps in digestion. It also keeps blood sugar and blood pressure under control. It is also helpful in many conditions like liver health and diabetes. Apart from radish, its leaves are also rich in vitamins C, A and B. It also contains important minerals like iron and magnesium.

so ‘Superfood of winter’ Today in the series we will talk about radish. You will also learn that-

What is its nutritional value?
Which diseases have less risk?
How beneficial is it to eat radish leaves?
Who should not eat radish?

Eating radish during the day is like nectar

Radish contains natural compound sulforaphane. It is an antioxidant, which is very beneficial. Due to this, radish has many medicinal properties. Sulforaphane is what makes it anti-fungal, anti-microbial and anti-cancer. Dr. Ajay Kumar is explaining the medicinal properties of radish.

Nutritional value of radish

Radish contains more than 93% water. There is no fat in it. The amount of carbs in radish is also very low. See the graphic to see the amount of protein and sugar in it:

Radish contains amazing vitamins and minerals

Radish breaks the illusion of all those people who think that only citrus fruits and vegetables contain Vitamin C. Radish is rich in Vitamin C. It also contains important minerals like sodium, potassium and calcium. See the graphic:

10 big benefits of eating one radish daily

Dr. Ajay Kumar says that eating one radish daily during the cold season can have many benefits. Most people know that radish is very beneficial for digestion. Apart from this, it keeps our body hydrated in winter. Strengthens the immune system and reduces the risk of serious diseases like cancer. What are the other benefits of eating radish, see in the graphic:

Some common questions related to radish and their answers

Question: How many radishes can I eat in a day?

answer: It is safe to eat one or two radishes every day. With this the body gets all the essential nutrients. Eating too much radish can cause burning sensation and pain in the stomach. Blood sugar may become very low. Due to this, excessive bile juice can be produced and stomach related problems may occur. Therefore, eat radish only in limit.

Question: Are radish leaves as beneficial as radish?

answer: Yes, the truth is that in many cases radish leaves are more beneficial than radish itself. It contains many nutrients. Apart from this, they are rich in iron, calcium, folic acid, vitamin C and phosphorus, which are very important for the body. Eating radish leaves helps in treating jaundice, scurvy and arthritis.

Question: Why is it forbidden to eat radish at night?

answer: Eating radish at night is prohibited because it can cause low blood sugar. Excessive production of bile juice due to radish can cause burning sensation and cramps in the stomach. Apart from this, Vitamin C present in radish can cause insomnia at night.

Question: Is it better to eat radish raw or cooked?

answer: It is beneficial to eat radish both raw and cooked. Cooking radish does not make much difference to its nutritional value. Radish has so many digestive properties that even if eaten raw, it can be easily digested by the stomach. For more benefits, it can be eaten with breakfast or lunch.

Question: Are there any side effects of eating radish?

answer: In general, everyone can eat radishes safely.

However, some people may have allergic reactions. They may have red rashes on their body.
Radish’s natural diuretic properties may cause dehydration in some people.
It has hypoglycemic properties. Therefore the blood sugar level may become very low.
Due to this, there may be problem of stomach pain and burning sensation.

Question: Who should not eat radish?

answer: Eating radish can worsen symptoms in some conditions. These people should not eat radish:

Those who have any problem related to gallbladder or have gallstones.
Those who have any kidney related problem.
Who have recently undergone surgery.
Those who have thyroid related problems.
Those who have suffered dehydration.
Those who are having heartburn.

Question: What problems can occur from eating too much radish?

answer: Radish has natural diuretic properties, due to which one may have to urinate frequently. In some cases dehydration may also occur. Due to hypoglycemic properties the blood sugar level may become very low.

If you eat too much radish every day for several consecutive days, you may have thyroid problems. In some cases, gallstone problem may also occur.

Question: Can we eat radish during pregnancy?

answer: Yes, you can definitely eat it. However, radish is a root vegetable. Therefore there is a risk of infection. Be sure to clean it thoroughly before eating it.

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