One of the easiest and fastest ways to give a boost to your weight loss and your body's overall health is by adding radishes to your diet. These pink beauties are a powerhouse of nutrients, yielding every part of your body the necessary vitamins and minerals required to get strong, healthy and fit. They are crunchy, colorful and are filled with healing properties. They can be added to salads or to your sandwich as a quick way to add a punch of nutrients to your meal. Here are five reasons why you need to include this ravishing root vegetable in your diet:
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1. High fiber content: There is 1 gram of fiber in just half a cup of radishes. This fiber content of this vegetable makes it very filling. It lowers your cholesterol by adhering itself to LDL compounds (bad cholesterol) and stimulating its excretion process. By expanding in our stomach, radish prolongs satiety and inhibits the absorption of wastes in intestines. The fiber, along with the water in radish, keeps the excretion process running smooth.
2. Purifies the blood and kidneys: This deliciously tart vegetable stimulates bile production and keeps our liver and gallbladder running efficiently. It flushes out the excess bilirubin from blood, whose build up can otherwise cause jaundice. In the blood, it stimulates the excretion of toxins and waste materials from our stream. Radish enhances the flow of oxygen into our blood cells and suppresses the damage of red blood cells. These detoxifying properties of radish make this vegetable perfectly suited for those looking to lose weight.
3. Contains a low glycemic index: The higher the glycemic index, the faster the food gets broken down and digested. The sudden spike in blood sugar doesn't last very long–and once it drops you get hungry again. High blood sugar triggers an increased secretion of insulin, which can also hinder the fat burning process. Since radish has a low glycemic index, it gets digested slowly and raises your blood sugar gradually, preventing you from getting hungry often, and reducing the chances of fat storage.
4. High in Vitamin C: Half a cup of radish contains 8.6 mg of vitamin C. Research has linked low vitamin C to an increase in stomach fat and waist size. This water soluble vitamin is important for the metabolism of fatty tissues. Without it, it is harder for the body to utilize stored fat. Even during exercise, your body is unable to burn fat. This is why people who have a vitamin C deficiency might be unable to lose weight despite undergoing strenuous activity. Its antioxidants makes it competent to prevent cellular damage.
5. Relieves skin disorders: Radish contains many skin soothing compounds like phosphorous, zinc, vitamin C and vitamin B complex, all of which strengthen the integrity of our skin cells. Since it is also rich in water, it hydrates our skin and keeps it moisturized. Its potent disinfectant properties makes it a very good cleanser and it can help heal dryness, cracks and any kind of skin rash.
Remember to share this article with all your loved ones so they also benefit from the great properties of this wonderful root veggie.
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