Raddish - perfect winter veggie

Posted by Maulishree Jhawer on Thu, Dec 17, 2015  
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Radish leaves are a winner all the way. They are one of the cheapest and healthiest foods nature offers us. They contain an unimaginable amount of vitamin C, calcium and carotenoids.

 

It's Health Trails....

 

Radish for Weight Loss:

 

Radish is an extremely low caloric vegetable, adding just 17 calories to the daily diet with 100 gram consumption. Just a little quantum can render a feeling of extreme fullness and satiation.

 

Radish has been proved to be good for diabetics as well.

 

Radish as an Immune Booster:

 

Fresh Radish is rich in vitamin C and meets around 25% of the Indian Recommended Daily allowance (RDA) for vitamin C.

 

Radish leaves are a winner all the way. They are one of the cheapest and the healthiest foods nature offers us. They contain an unimaginable amount of vitamin C and beta carotene. Which means consuming just 1 cup of this green veggie could make up for more than the daily requirements for the above mentioned nutrients.

 

Vitamin C and carotenoids are a powerful anti-oxidant required by the body for protection, energy, vitality and disease prevention.

 

Radish for Sound Digestion:

 

Radishes improve digestion as they provide relief from common digestion disorders such as acid reflux and constipation. Radishes have a mild diuretic and laxative effect too. Due to its diuretic properties they are beneficial in treating urinary disorders.

 

Radish for Bone Health:

 

When it comes to calcium rich plant sources, greens stand second to the millet ragi. Radish leaves are one of the richest sources of calcium with just 100 grams fulfilling the daily adult calcium requirement of 400mg per day.

 

Radish leaves are a winner all the way. They are one of the cheapest and healthiest foods nature offers us. They contain an unimaginable amount of vitamin C, calcium and carotenoids.

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    Friday, January 29, 2016 kelso

    Mmm radish, it's tasty above all. When you add the benefits of the consumption you get the winning combination.

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    Monday, January 4, 2016 balakumaranRK

    Radish for Weight Loss is nice and good for diabetics as well.



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