Health Benefits of Radish

Radishes are used widely as salad, mostly at spring,  and come in a wide range of colors and shapes. Peppery and crisp, radishes add special flavor to any dish. Not only tasty, they are packed with minerals and vitamins and therefore excellent immunity booster.


Health benefits of radish:

1. Rich in vitamin C 
2. Great source of calcium 
3. Excellent detoxifier 
4. Prevents problems with liver
5. Helps supplying blood with oxygen
6. Extremely rich in fiber
7. Improves digestion
8. Helps with constipation
9. Rich in zinc and phosphorus
10. Keeps kidneys healthy
11. Cures urinary infections, inflammations and urinary disorders
12. Cure for water retention
13. Natural diuretic
14. Helps losing weight
15. Anticarcinogenic
16. Prevents kidney, colon, oral, stomach and intestines cancer
17. Keeps skin healthy
18. Rich in vitamin B complex
19. Cure for rash, cracks and many other skin disorders
20. Helps with bee stings, wasp stings etc. and reduces pain and swelling if applied
21. Natural disinfectant
22. Helps with sore throat
23. Cures asthma and bronchitis
24. Prevents respiratory infections
25. Fights infections that cause fever
26. Cure for acidity
27. Boosts metabolism
28. Stops headache
29. Improves blood circulation
30. Cures obesity
31. Helps with nausea
32. Removes gastric problems
33. Helps with gallbladder stone
34. Cure for dyspepsia 
35. Natural laxative

 
Tip:
When you want to store radish longer, cut of the leaves, wrap it in a plastic bag and store in your fridge. That way you can have it fresh up to two weeks.