While shopping the other day, I saw some beautifully red radishes and immediately had a craving to eat some.
Sounds a little strange, but I bought just three and ate one as soon as I got home (and it was delicious!).
I know that our bodies will crave a certain food when they need nourished and are lacking in a certain vitamin or nutrient (this is NOT the same as "craving" pizza or ice cream...........).
This set me out to research the radish, what nutrients it contains, and what health issues it can help with.
The results I found were definitely AMAZING for something so simple as a radish.
Here is what I found:
1. Protects liver and gallbladder from infections and ulcers
2. Protects kidneys by washing away toxins
3. Decreases toxins in the blood
4. Lowers blood pressure due to their potassium content
5. Treats fever by lowering body temperature and inflammation
6. Relieves constipation and diarrhea
7. Improves cardiovascular system
8. Treats urinary disorders
9. Prevents hemorrhoids
10. Treats jaundice
11. Treats cancer (especially colon, kidney, intestinal, stomach, and oral):
Detoxifier
Antioxidant
Rich in Vitamin C, Folic Acid, and Anthocyanins
12. Treats Leucoderma (white patches and de-pigmentation of the skin)
13. Aids in digestion
14. Treats respiratory conditions (they are anti-congestive)
15. Controls diabetes
16. Boosts immunity
17. Treats insect bites
18. Keeps you hydrated
19. Helps with weight loss
20. Provides skin care
21. Good treatment for:
Headaches
Acidity
Nausea
Obesity
Sore Throat
Whooping cough
Gastric problems
Gallstones
Dyspepsia
22. In addition to potassium, Vitamin C, and Folic Acid, they also contain phosphorous, zinc, and B Vitamins (and other vitamins and nutrients)
Wow!!!!!!!!!!
So how much healthier would we be if when dealing with any of the above issues, our prescription was to go home and eat a radish??
Sounds simple and amazing and so much less complicated than all of the synthetic medications we are surrounded by.
Add some radishes to your diet and begin to experience their benefits 😊
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