Summer radishes seems to be an ordinary vegetable and just a vitamin additive to a salad. But doctors advise adding it to the diet to everyone who wants to strengthen immunity, protect vision and heart. This vegetable works in several directions at once, you need to eat it while the season, especially the elderly.
The nutritionist Elena Solomatina in the Riamo Zen Canal (18+) notes: Radis is the source of beta-carotene, which turns into vitamin A. in the body. Thanks to him, mucous membranes and skin are strengthened, and this is the main barrier against viruses and infections. Vitamin A is also responsible for twilight vision – the eyes are less tired, they see more clearly in the dark.
In one bundle of radishes – up to a quarter of the daily vitamin C norm, plus B vitamins, magnesium, potassium and folic acid. These trace elements support myocardial work and reduce the load on the heart. Mustard oil in the composition is a powerful natural antiseptic and a “stimulator” of digestion: the vegetable helps to fight viruses and establish the stomach.
This is especially true for people after 50, the immunity is already vulnerable, and a simple portion of fresh radishes reduces the likelihood of “grab” an infection.
Bonus: It practically does not contain calories, is easily absorbed at any age.
Important: this information is not a replacement for a doctor’s consultation. The body's reaction to changes in nutrition can depend on individual physiological characteristics, genetic predisposition and health status. Before starting changes in the diet, it is recommended to consult a dietitian or attending physician to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the selected measures.
