Radish is a vegetable which grows under land.We can see different types of radish.White radish are of three types depending upon their size.One of the radish is of finger size.It is very small.This radish is called as baby radish.Medium size radish have long leaves.The length of the leaves is one foot long.The third type of radish is big and has more quantity.The leaves are also too big.Other than these, black radish are also found.Red radish are little round in shape.But from inside they are white.The odor of the radish is pungent and taste is little hot.Radish is mostly used in salads.It can also be cooked for eating.Leaves have many medicinal values as well.It is also used in salads and for garnishing dishes.Radish has lot of mud on it so it should be washed properly before eating it.Radish is mainly from West Asia.Radish is also know since ancient Egypt.Now radish is is grown worldwide.Pickle of radish is very famous.
Nutritional value :
Radish contains Carbohydrate, Protein, Sodium, Magnesium, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B6 and C.
Medicinal uses :
- Radish contains a substance named as Sulforaphane.It has the quality of cytotoxic.It means it has the quality to kill cancer cells.It also blocks the process of good cells turning into cancer cells.So those who have cancer disease should drink radish juice daily.Those have tumors due o cancer should also drink radish juice daily and eat radish regularly.
- In winter season our skin becomes dry.The glow of skin gets reduced.The moisture level goes down.Skin starts itching and and wrinkles also start coming on face.Cracked heels problem also occur.In such problems ointments containing vitamin E are given.In such conditions start eating peas.Radish contains good amount of vitamin E.It provides moisture to the skin and increases its flexibility.It gives glow to our skin.For healthy skin eat radish regularly.
- Radish has good proportion of fibrous substance.In it there is a substance named as mucilage.It is useful in absorption of water.Fibers present in this vegetable is useful for maintaining proper working of intestine.Mucilage also helps for removal of wastes through excreta.Mucilage accumulates the wastes stuck in intestines and throws out.Thus radish is useful in constipation.For this eat well cooked vegetable of radish regularly.
- Radish is a good source of vitamin A.Also it has beta carotene which turns into vitamin A after entering our body.In addition to these, radish contains zea xanthin and lutein which are phytonutrients.All these vitamins and phytonutrients are good for our healthy eyes.Phytonutrients protect retina of our eyes from harmful ultraviolet rays.The vitamins present in peas makes eyes sharp and healthy.Our eyesight does not become weak.Vitamin E and C works as a shield for our eyes.These all vitamins protects on eyes from toxins generating in our body and also protects from harmful effects of dust on eyes.So for healthy eyes eat radish regularly.
- Some people have issues all the time regarding their health.Minor cold and cough also make such people very weak.They fall ill easily.Body temperature always goes up and down.This is because their immunity of the body is weak.Radish increases our immunity.Eating radish regularly can make our body strong against bacteria and viral fever.