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Surprising Health Benefits of Black Radish

There are a lot of people who are clamouring for health supplements that will keep them healthy. But, there is no other health supplement better than the real one. Fruits and vegetables are the best natural health supplements and black radish is one such super food full of nutrients. Black radish has been known throughout the world as both food and medicine. In fact, it has been used since the ancient times as medicine and as home remedies for common ailments. Black radishes are sautéed or braised even stir-fried and mixed with other vegetables to prepare delectable dishes for consumption. So, what are the best health benefits of a black radish to the human body? Here are some of the top health benefits you get if you consume black radish.

health benefits of black radish

1. Keeps the Skin Healthy

Black radish has a rich amount of antioxidants that keep the skin healthy and supple. Antioxidants destroy free radicals that decrease the elasticity of the skin. Free radicals are formed when the body oxidizes the cells. These free radicals are sometimes not taken out of the body and they pile up making you look haggard and tired by the end of the day. By providing a steady amount of antioxidants, the body is able to destroy these free radicals and your skin remains healthy, elastic, and moist.

2. Detoxifies the Body

Black radish is known to detoxify the body from harmful toxins built from drinking and smoking. Toxins are very dangerous to the body. The liver and the kidney usually detoxifies the body but sometimes, the amount of toxins are too high for the body to normally contain hence people get sick. Black radish has enough antioxidants and other detoxifying substances that help the liver and kidney remove the toxins from the body. When the body is able to detoxify the toxins, your body is healthy and your immune system is not compromised.

3. Regulates Blood Pressure

High blood pressure is a dangerous health issue. People with high blood pressure tend to develop stroke later on. If high blood pressure is not alleviated, things might turn for the worst. This is why making black radish a part of your daily diet will help regulate blood pressure as it is high in fiber and rich in potassium.


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4. Treats Jaundice

Since black radish helps regulate the normal function of the liver, it is also a potent treatment for those suffering from jaundice or the yellowish discoloration of the skin. It eliminates the toxins from the bloodstream hence your skin will return to its normal color. Black radish also helps regulate blood circulation which will help keep your skin bright and radiant.

5. Treats Hypothyroidism

If you are suffering from hypothyroidism or Graves disease, having this vegetable on a regular basis will regulate your thyroid hormones. 

6. Treats Constipation

As mentioned earlier, black radish has high fiber content and hence is suitable for people suffering from constipation and piles as it helps induce smooth bowel movements.

7. Great for Pregnant Women

Black radish is a great addition to the diet for pregnant women. Black radish is rich in folic acid which is essential for the growth of the baby inside the mother's womb. Folic acid helps ensures that the child will grow normally.

Preparing black radish can be done through different ways. The vegetable can be served directly as a salad or mixed with other vegetables. You can also add fruits to a blender along with the vegetable to make a blended juice. Whatever your preference is, it is best that you should consume black radish on a daily basis. It will not only help you achieve a perfectly healthy body but it will also help you fend off a lot of diseases  like cough, colds, fever, and even cancer.

So will you try and include black radish in your diet and reap its immense health benefits?

Contributed by Joel
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Comments

  1. provids a source of anti-oxidants, vitamins, minerals, and fiber

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  2. Medini3:30 PM

    Radishes are rich in vitamin-C, folic and anthocyanins, radishes help to prevent and cure many types of cancer, particularly those of colon, kidney, intestines, stomach and oral cancer.

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  3. Dr Ajit3:32 PM

    Radish is an anti congestive, and can help relieve congestion of the respiratory system including nose, throat, and lungs, due to cold, infection, allergies and other causes. A good disinfectant, rich in vitamins, radishes help to protect respiratory system from infections.

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