White radish is a popular vegetable, especially during the end of the year when it is the main crop of radishes. The ancients called white radish “white ginseng” because of its nutritional value. Radishes are mostly water, fiber, sugar, vitamins, and minerals.
White radish has good anti-inflammatory properties, so when you have a sore throat in the winter, eating white radish is very good for your health. In radishes, there is a natural compound called betaine that helps enhance liver function, detoxify the body, and lighten the skin. The amount of vitamin C in radishes is much higher than other vegetables, helping to fight oxidation, prevent free radicals, and lighten the skin. White radish also helps improve blood circulation. That is why they are considered as “white ginseng” and are very good for health and beauty.
Drinking radish juice
Radish juice is one of the good juices for beauty and health. Radish juice is rich in vitamin C, which helps enhance anti-aging properties. Radish juice is also rich in minerals, which are good for circulation and cardiovascular health, making your skin look rosy. You can juice radishes with bell peppers, kale, celery… depending on your preference. These juices are good for skincare, helping to moisturize and stimulate collagen production for the skin.
Boiled radish for weight loss
Radishes are mostly water and low in calories. Therefore, eating radishes to reduce starch and sugar intake will assist in weight loss and hunger control. The best way to eat ripe radishes is to boil or steam them and use them at the beginning of a meal to reduce rice consumption. Radishes have a strong taste, so limit salt intake as eating salty foods will cause water retention and weight gain.
Radish mask for skin whitening
Grinding radishes to create a face wash can help cleanse and whiten the skin. You can also store radishes in a cool place, then slice them thinly and apply them to the face to tighten the pores. You can combine radish juice with lemon juice to enhance the whitening effect on the skin.
Using white radish for moisturizing
Using white radish juice together with honey creates a mixture that soothes the skin. After being exposed to the sun, you can use white radish juice to soothe the skin more quickly. On ordinary days, applying a white radish and honey mask helps moisturize the face better. You can also grind radishes, then mix them with rice bran and oatmeal to create a mixture for whitening and exfoliating. Use this mixture to massage the skin to peel off dead skin cells and help the nutrients penetrate the skin, making it whiter.
Some notes when using radishes
Radishes usually come in two types: large radishes that are sweeter and small radishes that have a spicier taste. If you want to lose weight, you should choose small radishes.
When eating ripe radishes, it is safer to steam/boil them rather than preparing complex dishes like soups or pickling.
Radishes should be consumed fresh after harvesting to retain their high vitamin C content.