5 health benefits of radish - why add mooli to your winter diet

Benefits of radish: There are multiple advantages to eating radish more frequently as well as numerous ways to enjoy this crisp, refreshing vegetable. Radishes, which are bitter vegetables and belong to the same plant family as kale and broccoli, may have some remarkable health advantages. No matter how it was disguised—in a curry, paratha, dal, or even a salad—it would take strong convincing to have us eat it.

Here are five key benefits of radish as well as some delicious ways to use them in meals and snacks.

1. Enhance insulin secretion

The enzyme (glucosidase) that turns starch into simple sugars may be inhibited by radish extract. With its antioxidant properties, it could strengthen the immune system and lower lipid peroxidation and oxidative stress.

2.  Beneficial for the liver

The antioxidant properties of the bioactive components found in radish extracts may be responsible for the benefits displayed by radish. The decrease in liver damage-related enzyme levels and the decreased levels of lipids and cholesterol imply that radishes may have benefits for the liver.

3. Potential anticancer mechanism

Bioactive chemicals found in radish can exhibit detoxification enzymes, cell cycle arrest, and stimulation of apoptosis (cell death) as potential anticancer mechanisms.

4. Provide a range of nutrients

A cup of sliced radishes contains an adequate quantity of B vitamins, potassium, calcium, iron, and magnesium, as well as roughly 30% of the recommended intake for the immune-boosting vitamin C.

5. Guards the heart

Anthocyanins, which keep our hearts healthy and lower the risk of cardiovascular disorders, are abundant in radishes. Additionally, they are rich in flavonoids, folic acid, and vitamin C.

There are several choices, including stuffed parathas with it, preparing curries or a poriyal, making chutneys (like the well-known Andhra chutney mullangi pachadi), and adding it to raita. If you want something warm, you may also cook a delectable radish soup.

Consult with your Ayurvedic healthcare provider before taking radishes or any other herbal treatments for any ailment so that he can advise you on the best course of action.

(Disclaimer: The information in this article is based on general information. Zee News does not confirm this.)