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Radish
100g radishes – 14 kcal
Radishes contains sodium, sulphur, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, copper, chlorine and vitamins A, B1, B2, C, E and PP (niacin).
They are the best eaten fresh
Healthiest are radishes when eaten fresh, in salads or sandwiches. You can also serve them steamed, or cooked. The radish leaves are also edible, they can be combined with salads, fresh cucumber and leeks. The leaves have the same nutritious properties as the roots.
For health
Radishes prevent indigestion and eliminate heartburn. They cure hyperacidity, rinse the kidneys and prevent formation of kidney stones. They also have a positive influence on eye-sight and they prevent coughing. People suffering from arthritis should include radishes in their diet.
Perfect memory
According to folk medicine, radishes brighten up the thinking processes and improve the memory; they cleanse the mind of unnecessary information and stimulate it for work.
For beauty
The radish, just like the turnip, is called the vegetable of beautiful hair. It gives the hair fullness and shine and also improves the condition of skin and nails. People who wish to lose extra weight should also include radishes in their diet. The radish is filling but not fattening and is an indispensable vegetable in slimming diets.
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