Editor's Note: Radish has the effects of dispelling stagnation, resolving phlegm and heat, broadening the lower qi, detoxifying, etc. Modern research has also found that a variety of trace elements contained in radish can enhance the immunity of the body. As the saying goes, "Radish is better than ginseng in autumn and winter". Now it is the season for "little ginseng" to come on the market. He Li, a researcher from the Institute of Nutrition and Food Safety of the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, suggested that we might as well have a "radish meeting" every week. Radish is so good. How can you eat it healthily?

Eating white radish can dissolve phlegm

White radish contains more than 90% water, which can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis and facilitate the excretion of feces. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that radish is cool in nature and can dissipate phlegm and clear away heat. It should be reminded that white radish is best eaten raw or in cold sauce, and the content of minerals and vitamins in the radish peel is also high, so it is best not to throw it away when eating.

Eating carrots can grow

Carrots are rich in β Carotene, which can be converted into vitamin A in the human body, can effectively improve the problem of eye fatigue and dry eyes. In addition, this substance is also necessary for the normal growth of bones, which is of great significance for promoting the development of infants. It is best to eat carrots cooked. Because they contain fat soluble vitamins, eating raw can cause most carotene not to be absorbed by the human body. It is best to cut carrots into pieces and stew with meat in a pressure cooker to improve the absorption rate of carotene.

Eating green radish can promote diuresis

The upper part of green radish is sweet and less spicy, and the tail is gradually spicy, which is extremely resistant to storage. It is slightly cool in nature, sweet in taste, and has good diuretic effect. It is a typical raw food variety, also known as "fruit radish".

Red radish can lose weight

This kind of radish contains less calories and more fiber. It is easy to feel full after eating, which helps to lose weight. It is also rich in anthocyanins and has antioxidant function. Vegetables containing this pigment can become more bright red after being pickled. Red radish is best eaten in cold sauce, and you should choose one with more water when shopping.

Although carrots are good, they should not be eaten indiscriminately

Carrots and white radishes should not be eaten together

Although carrots and white radishes have many benefits to the human body, eating them together will reduce their nutrition. The content of vitamin C in white radish is very high, while carrot contains a kind of anti vitamin C catabolic enzyme, which can destroy vitamin C in white radish. When the two meet, the vitamin C in white radish will lose a lot, and its nutritional value will naturally be greatly reduced.

Not suitable for eating with Codonopsis pilosula and Astragalus membranaceus

Radish has the functions of "lowering qi" and "eliminating stagnation", so eating it together with qi tonifying drugs (such as ginseng, codonopsis pilosula, etc.) will affect the efficacy.

Not suitable for eating with acidic fruits

Radish can produce thiocyanate, an anti thyroid substance. If you eat a large number of oranges, apples, grapes and other fruits at the same time, the flavonoids in the fruits will be converted into thiocyanate, which inhibits thyroid function, after being decomposed by bacteria in the intestine, and then induce goiter. So don't eat fruit after eating carrots.

People with weak body should not eat more

If the radish is cold and weak, eating cold food will definitely aggravate the disease.

Not suitable to eat with traditional Chinese medicine

Do not eat radish while taking Chinese medicine. In addition, when taking traditional Chinese medicine pills or Chinese patent medicines, you must also avoid eating radish, otherwise it will affect the efficacy.

How to pick out a good radish

ternip. The ones with long body, smooth skin and large weight are better. If you are afraid of buying bran, you can break the radish tassel and have a look. If there is no water in it, it means the radish bran is gone.

Sweet turnip. Choose the ones with large head, smooth appearance, heavy weight, slender root and purple color, which have more water and sweet taste. The more purple the Xinlimei radish root is, the redder the pulp inside is, the more anthocyanins there are, and the stronger the health care effect is.

Weiqing radish. It is full of water, crisp and sweet, and tastes like fruit, so it is also called "fruit turnip". Weiqing radish with good taste has the following characteristics: cylindrical shape, green radish tassel, smooth appearance, more green skin color, less white skin color.

Three sets of health preserving recipes make you healthy

1. Lamb Chop Radish

In autumn and winter, people tend to eat more meat, which is easy to produce phlegm and fire. When eating meat, match some radishes, or make some dishes with radishes as ingredients, which will not burn, but will play a very good role in nutrition and nourishment.

The most classic dish is lamb chops and turnips. Lamb chops are meat with high nutritional value, but they are also the easiest to burn. The collocation with turnips is the most scientific, and the taste is very refreshing.

2. Sweet Radish Juice

Method: 1 fresh white radish (about 500g), 60g honey. Wash and peel the radish, empty the radish center, put honey into it, and steam it in a bowl.

Efficacy: It can moisten the lung, stop coughing and dissipate phlegm. It can be used to treat chronic bronchitis, cough, pulmonary tuberculosis, hemoptysis and other diseases.

3. Stewed Lamb Brisket with Radish

How to do it: take a white radish, 500g lamb belly, 3 pieces of ginger, and a little salt. Rinse and peel the white radish and ginger respectively, cut the white radish into pieces and ginger into slices for standby; Rinse the lamb brisket with clean water and cut it into blocks. Add proper amount of water into the tile pot, boil it on high heat until the water boils, and then add the seasoning. Use medium heat to boil it for about 3 hours, and add salt to taste it.

Efficacy: This pot has the functions of tonifying the middle and qi, strengthening the spleen and eliminating the accumulation. It can be used for tonifying but not greasy, and it can be dispelled in a moderate way.

Eat good turnips from beginning to end

The radish has less water from the top to 3~5cm and is very hard. It is suitable for shredding and stir frying, making soup, or with mutton stuffing. It tastes very good.

The middle section of radish contains more sugar, is more sweet, and is crispy and tender. This part is the best taste of the whole radish, so it is suitable for eating raw. The middle section is also very delicious for salad and cold dishes. In addition, it can be fried or made into soup.

The radish contains more amylase and mustard oil from the middle to the tail. It tastes spicy and can play a role in strengthening the stomach and digestion. If you like the spicy taste of radish, you can choose to eat this section raw or pickle it into dried radish. Those who can't accept the pungency can choose cooking methods such as frying, stewing or stuffing to reduce the pungency. (People's Health Network Comprehensive Self health Times, China Traditional Chinese Medicine News, Life Times)

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