Vietnamese people are blessed by nature with an extremely rich food source, including popular dishes made from white radish. Although very familiar and rustic, not all of us clearly understand whether eating white radish is really good or what dishes can be made from white radish.
Is Eating White Radish Good for You?
Vietnamese people are blessed with a rich variety of foods, including dishes made from white radish. Although very familiar, not everyone knows whether eating white radish is truly beneficial or what dishes can be made from it.
1. White Radish - A Gift from Nature
White radish is a popular food source, classified as a low-calorie vegetable but surprisingly nutritious. According to nutritionists, 338 grams of fresh radish contains the following nutrients:
Calories: 61
Carbs: 14 grams
Protein: 2 grams
Fiber: 5 grams
Vitamin C: 124% DV
Folic acid (Vitamin B9): 24% DV
Calcium: 9% DV
Magnesium: 14% DV
Potassium: 22% DV
Copper: 19% DV
*DV (Daily Value): Recommended daily nutritional needs.
In addition, eating white radish will also provide glucose, fructose, sucrose, Vitamin A, B, folate, and choline. According to Eastern medicine, white radish has a sweet, slightly spicy, bitter taste, is neutral, and non-toxic.
2. Is Eating White Radish Good for You?
With the nutritional value analysis above, eating white radish will bring certain benefits to the body, such as: Supporting Digestion and Preventing Hemorrhoids: Like many other fiber-rich plant sources, white radish has a laxative effect, enhancing intestinal activity. The lignin (a non-digestible carbohydrate structure) in white radish helps retain water in the digestive system, reducing constipation, a major cause of hemorrhoids. Additionally, white radish can stimulate bile production, an essential factor for efficient digestion.
Cancer Prevention: White radish is rich in Vitamin C, folic acid, mustard oil, glycosides, and anthocyanins, along with antioxidants. These nutrients form a cancer-fighting component with a spicy taste, particularly effective against colon, kidney, intestinal, stomach, and throat cancers. Moreover, the high Vitamin C content in white radish helps the body resist viral impacts, prevent skin aging, and reduce dark spots, keeping the skin soft and white.
Preventing Anemia and Benefiting the Brain Natural Vitamin B12 in white radish promotes iron absorption, participating in the synthesis of hemoglobin in the blood. Increased hemoglobin oxygen levels help replenish physical strength and prevent anemia. Additionally, a study at Wake Forest University found that the high nitrate content in white radish can increase blood flow to the brain, improve mental function, enhance brain health, and even protect brain cells for many years.
Supporting Liver and Lung Function, Preventing Cardiovascular Disease, and Jaundice Betaine, a nutrient found in white radish, supports liver function and reduces plasma homocysteine, a factor causing cardiovascular disease. Thanks to its detoxifying effect, white radish also helps cleanse the stomach and liver. Additionally, white radish helps control jaundice by adjusting bilirubin levels in the blood and increasing oxygen levels in the body.
For asthma patients, the anti-congestive properties of white radish are considered golden. Moreover, some studies suggest that white radish has the ability to combat antigens causing respiratory allergies, thereby protecting the soft lining inside this organ from infections.
3. Dishes Made from White Radish
Radish Porridge:
For those with bloating due to unhealthy eating habits, a simple radish porridge made with 80-100g of rice and 50g of sliced radish with a pinch of salt is an excellent remedy.
Radish Stewed with Ginger: For those with symptoms of hemorrhoids and alcohol-related bleeding, take 10 parts of radish (including leaves and stems), wash, slice, cook thoroughly, add ginger water, rice flour, and vinegar, stir until warm, and eat.
Radish Juice with Rock Sugar: Fresh or boiled radish (500g), juice extracted, add rock sugar to taste, drink once a day for asthma, chronic bronchitis, and colds with a lot of phlegm. Alternatively, dried radish (50g) mixed with honey (30-50ml), eaten throughout the day, helps treat measles, asthma, and chronic bronchitis.
4. Notes When Eating White Radish
Although beneficial, to avoid unnecessary side effects from overconsumption, consider the following:
Eat White Radish in Moderation.
Overeating can cause digestive disorders and abdominal pain. Its diuretic properties can also be inconvenient, especially for pregnant women.
Avoid Eating White Radish with Apples, Pears, and Grapes
According to Eastern medicine, combining white radish with these fruits can cause throat swelling. Frequent consumption may lead to severe thyroid issues.
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