Radish 蘿蔔

Radish is a low-calorie vegetable with around 16 calories per 100 grams. It contains hardly any fat and a lot of fiber. This makes it a real slimming agent.

Radish contains mustard oils, which stimulate the liver and bile to produce digestive juices. They kill bacteria and thus strengthen the immune system. In addition, fat digestion is stimulated by the production of bile. The mustard oils are responsible for the sharp taste of the radish. This gives dishes a special spiciness.

Radish is mostly eaten raw. You can cut it into small slices and add it to the salad. By soaking the radish in salt, you can remove the burning spiciness and make it milder to eat.

Yes, the mustard oils it contains kill pathogens. They not only strengthen the immune system, but also strengthen the liver, bile and digestion.

By binding fatty substances from food consumed, radish causes them to be quickly transported away through the intestines. Therefore, radish can help against constipation. However, you should not consume it in excess, otherwise it can cause diarrhea.

The black winter radish should be peeled before preparation. Otherwise peeling is not necessary. However, you should wash it thoroughly.

Like all types of cabbage, radish contains a considerable amount of fiber. The fiber ensures long-term satiety. The downside, however, is that these first have to be broken down in the large intestine by the intestinal bacteria, which creates the gases that are typical symptoms of flatulence in us. However, you can counteract this with spices such as ginger, cardamom and cumin.