May 9, 2014

During the spring and early summer, nutritionists strongly recommend that definitely included in the diet radishes. Recently, nutritionists said a lot about this vegetable, and even called it a superfood. Specialists of the Institute of Nutrition claim that an adult should eat at least 660 grams of radish year. Such a small number is due to the fact that the radish is going mainly in the period when other fresh vegetables yet.

Radish contains very few calories - only 20 calories in a whole cup of vegetable, but it is nutritious and beneficial in terms of medicine, as there are a lot Calcium . Potassium . gland . Phosphorus . Magnesium . Copper   et al. In particular, it activates immune processes   in the body, helping to overcome congestion processes in the body. Moreover, phytochemicals, which are contained in the roots, have anti-cancer properties.

The radish contains a lot of fiber, so it is especially useful for people with complications in the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, and those who suffer diabetes . Once in the intestine, the vegetable acts as a kind of broom, displays the body of cholesterol, and the remnants of radioactive compounds. Essential oils, which betray the bitterness of vegetables, have a strong bactericidal action. It is good for the prevention of atherosclerosis   those who suffers illnesses of heart and vessels.

As an effective cosmetic products it can be used: pre-crushed radishes applied to the face as a mask.

Caution is advised to use root only for those who suffer ulcer . enterocolitis . gastritis . No need to have a dish of radish in the disorder of the intestine, as it has a mild laxative effect.

By the way, this vegetable has a very long history. Radish has grown for 1000 years BC in China and on the shores of the Mediterranean. In Europe, the root appeared in the sixteenth century.