Winter vegetablesRadishesSummer vegetablesGingerIn the ninth solar term, many people like to eat low-priced vegetablesWhite radish...However, many people often only know that white radishes have high nutritional value as food, but they don't know that white radishes also have many medicinal properties and can even be used as medicine.So, do you know the medicinal value of white radishes?Let's learn about the medicinal value of white radishes today.

Medicinal value of white radish

If you didn't know, you'll be shocked. White radishes are not only edible, but also have high medicinal value and can be used as medicine.What are the medicinal values of white radishes?Let's find out.

White radish is a common vegetable, which can be eaten raw or cooked, with a slightly spicy flavor.Modern research shows that white radish contains mustard oil, amylase and crude fiber, which can promote digestion, enhance appetite, accelerate gastrointestinal peristalsis and relieve cough and phlegm.

1. Enhance body immunity: white radishes contain rich vitamin C and zinc, which can help enhance body immunity and improve resistance to disease.

2. Help digestion: the mustard oil in white radishes can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis and increase appetite, helping digestion.

3. Help absorption of nutrients: The amylase in white radishes can break down starch, fat in food, and facilitate its full absorption.

4. Anti-cancer and anti-cancer: white radishes contain plant fiber, which can enhance the activity of macrophages and phagocytize cancer cells.In addition, the various enzymes in white radishes can decompose carcinogenic nitrite, which has anti-cancer effect.

5. Promote breathing: vitamin C in white radishes can help eliminate waste in the body and promote the metabolism of the body.

Nutritional value of white radish

Besides being used as medicine, white radishes are commonly used as food.White radishes, as food, also have high nutritional value.

Relevant studies show that the nutritional value of 100g of white radish is as follows:

Calories (21.00 kcal),Protein,Fiber (0.90g), fat (0.10g), carbohydrates (5.00g), dietary fiber (1.00g), vitamin A (3.00 mcg),CarrotVitamin C (20.00 mcg), thiamine (0.02 mg), niacin (0.03 mg), ascorbic acid (0.30 mg), vitamin E (0.92 mg), calcium (36.00 mg), phosphorus (26.00 mg), potassium (173.00 mg), sodium (61.80 mg), magnesium (16.00 mg), iron (0.50 mg), zinc (0.30 mg), selenium (0.61 mcg), copper (0.04 mg), manganese (0.09 mg).

The unremarkable white radish, it is hard to imagine its high nutritional value. Moreover, the price is so low, which is not consistent with its high nutritional value.So, hurry up and buy a few to store for winter.

Methods of eating white radish

White radishes are common vegetables in people's meals. What are the ways to eat white radishes?What are the methods of cooking white radishes?

1. Stir-fried radish slices

1. Wash and peel white radishes, cut them into thin slices (or julienne), chop green onions and ginger;

2. Heat a wok, addOil and heat to 60%Heat, add green onions and ginger to release fragrance;

3. Add radish slices and stir-fry until softened;

4. Add water, cook with medium heat until radish slices are cooked, and add salt, sugar andChicken brothSeasoning, stir-fry evenly;

5. Serve and decorate with green onions.

2. Radish withCodSoup

1. Wash fresh cod and remove the inner membrane, and make three cuts on both sides of the fish;ChivesWash and cut the white radish into slices;

2. Wipe the fish dry, apply ginger to the pot to prevent sticking, then add oil to fry the cod until both sides are golden brown;

3. After frying the fish, add 2000ml of cold water in the pot, add green onions and ginger to boil;

4. When the water boils, add fragrant mushrooms and radish slices, cover the pot and simmer over low heat for half an hour;

5. Cook until the soup is milky white, add salt.

3. Radish with meat

1,Pork bellyCut into pieces and blanch, then wash off the foam, cut the white radish into large chunks, chop green onions and ginger.

2. Heat the oil to 60%, add pork belly and ginger to stir-fry, then add,Soy sauce，pour in boiling water and cover.

3.Bring to a boil，skim off the foam, add green onions and then cook over low heat for 1 hour and 30 minutes.

4. Add white radish, add sugar and chicken broth to season, cover and cook for 30 minutes.

Food pairings for white radishes

Although white radishes are good, they cannot be eaten together with certain foods, which will cause serious consequences.Let's see the food pairings for white radishes.

White radishes can be combined with the following foods to enhance their effects:

White radish +Beef=Promotes digestion and elimination of stool

White radish +Chicken=Helps in the absorption of nutrients

White radish +Tofu=Promotes digestion and elimination of flatulence

The following foods should not be eaten with white radishes:

White radish + BlackWood ear=Causes skin inflammation

White radish +American Ginseng=Causes bloating

White radish + Carrot= Inconvenient for Vitamin C absorption

Now you know the food pairings for white radishes, you can avoid them when eating.

Precautions for eating white radishes

In addition to the above precautions when eating white radishes, there are also the following points that need to be paid attention to:

1. White radishes are cold and benefit the intestine, so those with poor spleen and diarrhea should eat or eat less.Those with stomach ulcers, duodenal ulcers, chronic gastritis, simple thyroid, threatened abortion, and uterine prolapse should not eat.

2. White radishes can dispel gas.White radishes contain amylase, which can help digest and eliminate gas in the gastrointestinal tract.American ginseng helps to replenish the body's vital energy, which can be better absorbed when taken with a small amount of white radish or seeds.

3. White radishes can be eaten raw, stir-fried, made into medicine, cooked, or brewed, mashed and drunk, or applied externally.In cooking, it is suitable for boiling, mixing, making soup, and can be used as a garnish.

4. White radishes are diverse, with less spicy flavor when eaten raw, and are suitable for those who don't like cold foods.

5. White radishes are cold, and carrots are warm, so they should not be eaten together.If you want to eat them together, you can addVinegarto adjust it, to help with nutrient absorption.

6. White radishes are cold and benefit the intestine, so it is not suitable to eat them together.