Benefits of Radish - Di-uretic,helps Blood Pressure and other benefits.

Radish is also one of the root vegetables. Originally it was cultivated in Europe and china. Now it becomes a common vegetable being consumed around the world because this root vegetable is quick in growing and contains many health benefits.

Radishes are extremely low in calories and also fat free. 

Bunch of Radishes

A cup of radish slices contains only 19 calories. Even the leaves of this root vegetable can be used in cooking as well as in medicine. Radish contains fiber, vitamin C, potassium, magnesium, copper, calcium, manganese, and other B complex vitamins.

A Cup of thin sliced radish can be eaten raw or can be cooked. Before using it should be washed well and should be peeled.

Radish helps in purifying blood. It can be used to treat kidney and urinary problem. It is one among our grandma’s remedies.  This is a wonderful remedy to treat some Urinary problems and also it helps to cleanse kidney.

All of us know the varieties of this root vegetable are white and red in colours. There are red cells in RED RADISHES which help to cancer cells in our body it is proved by a study conducted by Jawaharlal Nehru technical university that these red cells contain the medicinal property called isothiocyanates and anthocyanin helps fight against cancer cells. The fiber content in the red radish is also very helpful in preventing cancer. Check out the link to the study papers. Check out the Chapter pdfs regarding Radish’s benefits.

Further this root vegetable contains many vitamins and minerals which help to maintain cardiovascular functions and also maintain lower cholesterol levels. The fibre content in this root vegetable helps to regulate blood pressure and blood sugar levels.

Radish can be a part any weight loss diet. The water and fibre content creates a full feeling, thereby helping in weight loss. Further it is in low calories. No Wonder it helps in fighting constipation problems because of high fibre content which helps to clear the food stuck in colon and also helps facilitate the secretion of bile.

It can be used to fight against cold and cough. The anti-congestive properties help in clearing the mucus formed in the throat. It also helps to keep the immune system in our body. In the cases of SINUS infection or asthma, these radishes are acting as natural de-congestants.

After knowing the number of health benefits of this root vegetable, I hope you may definitely add this vegetable in your daily dishes frequently.