Health benefits of radishes ( Mooli )

Radish is a popular ingredient of raw salads in all over Asia. “Mooli “is the Hindi name of radish and somewhere matches up to its pungent taste. Mooli may not be a favorite salad veggie of many, but the health benefits of radish will definitely attract a lot more fans in the club.  Like cabbage, Radish too has a unique liking among the Chinese for the substantial health benefits it provides.

Helps against Cancer :-

Some researchers at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University in India conducted a study and found out that Radish has an ability to kill cancer cells by inducing apoptosis. This study was later published in “Plant Foods For Human Nutrition “medical journal in the year 2010. It stated that the “Vitamin C, Isothiocyanates and Anthocyanins” found in radish roots kill cancer cells and helps in prevent the free radical damage to the cell DNA.Since radishes are detoxifiers and are rich in vitamin-C, folic and anthocyanins, they have been connected to treating many types of cancer, particularly colon, kidney, intestinal, stomach and oral cancer. Radishes are part of the Brassica family, and like the other members of that taxonomic classification, these cruciferous vegetables are packed with antioxidants.

Helps in Diabetes :-

Radish belongs to the root vegetable family. i know it is hard to believe that helping against diabetes can be one of the health benefits of radish. Unlike other root vegetables, Radishes are low in carb and high on antioxidants and fiber. A study was conducted in Japan on diabetic rats. The researchers found out that radish sprouts had sugar lowering effects on the diabetic rats. However more evidence is needed to be able to recommend it for sugar level corrections in human. Another reason to consider radish in a diabetic diet is that, radish has low glycemic index and its intake does not increase sugar levels in the blood.

Regulating Blood pressure :-

The journal of “Nutrition Research and Practice “published a study related to radish leaves and blood pressure. It stated that radish leaves substantial helped the hypertensive participants in lowering their blood pressure. The High potassium and low sodium levels of radish helps in maintain the sodium potassium balance in a hypertensive patient. Thus it controls the blood pressure from rising higher than normal levels.Radishes are a very good source of potassium, which contributes to a large list of health benefits. Potassium has been positively connected to reducing blood pressure, because when it interacts with the arterial supply of vascular beds, it can relax the blood vessels, and therefore increase blood flow.

Helps in Jaundice :-

Radish leaves are used as perfect home remedy for jaundice. Radish leaves extract helps in supply more oxygen to the body and thus helps in removing the yellow hue from the skin of a jaundice patient. Radish is a good detoxifier and helps in elimination of excess bilirubin from the blood. The enzymes and nutrients in radish have an ability to protect gallbladder and liver from various infections and helps in recovering the cell function in case if these organs are already affected.

Helps in chest congestion, cough and cold :-

The antioxidants of radish help in improving overall immunity in a person. This helps in keeping you away from general infections like common cold. The Astringent taste of radish helps in clearing chest congestion by clearing the mucus. Radish also helps in cold by reducing the length or period of this infection and helps to heal faster.

Weight Loss :-

Radishes are very filling, which mean that they satisfy your hunger without running up your calorie count. They are also low in digestible carbohydrates, high in roughage and contain a lot of water, making radishes a very good dietary option for those who are determined to lose weight. Furthermore, they are high in fiber and low on the glycemic index, which means that they increase regular bowel movements, which helps in weight loss, and increases the efficiency of the metabolism for all bodily processes.

Vitamin-C and Immune System Health:- 

There are countless reasons why radishes are a good addition to your diet, but improving your immune system is one of the most important. A half cup of radishes per day in a salad or just as a snack is nearly 15% of your daily intake of Vitamin-C. Consistently maxing out your daily dose of Vitamin-C intake can rejuvenate your immune system by replacing many of the antioxidants and white blood cells which are so integral in fighting off every illness from the common cold to cancer!

Liver & Gallbladder:- 

Radishes are especially beneficial for liver and gallbladder functions. They regulate production and flow of bile and bilirubin, acids, and enzymes. Furthermore, it also removes excess bilirubin from the blood, and it contains enzymes like myrosinase, diastase, amylase and esterase. Regular consumption of radishes protects your liver and gallbladder from infections and ulcers.

Respiratory Conditions and Sore Throats:- 

Radishes have a strong, natural spice to them, and they are also quite pungent, which is very good for preventing illness, and it also eliminates excess mucus in the throat. Furthermore, radishes have been known to soothe sore throats and relieve congestion by clearing the sinuses.

Nutrition in Radishes :-

Although there are many varieties of radishes available, the following nutritional table will evaluate the content in a serving size of approximately 100 grams, which is one whole raw radish. The low quantities of saturated fat and cholesterol is due to the high water content in radishes (around 90%) and in addition to this, they contain a wide range of essential vitamins and minerals. Radishes also have both anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties. Some of the most important nutrients and minerals found in radishes include potassium, vitamin C, folate, fiber, manganese, copper, magnesium, calcium, vitamin B6, riboflavin and sodium.