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White radish is the star dish of winter, as the saying goes"Radish is on the market, and Langzhong is on the market"., it is not only cheap and cheap, but also an affordable health baby in the minds of many people!
Small radish is highly nutritiousRadish is a low-calorie, low-fat, vitamin, mineral, and dietary fiber vegetable, rightProtects blood vesselsImprove the body's immunity and prevent diseasesAll have a good promoting effect.
Traditional Chinese medicine also believes that white radish hasSmooth digestion, moisten the intestines, moisten the dry and phlegmand other effects.
Various trace elements contained in white radishIt can maintain blood vessels and increase coronary blood flow, thereby reducing blood lipids.
The latest research has also shown that radishes are indeed good for lung health and can relieve symptoms such as dry cough. Traditional Chinese medicine also believes that white radish has a sweet and spicy taste, cool nature, and high water contentEating it regularly at this time can help clear internal fire, reduce dryness, and relieve cough and sore throat.
White radish is also rich in mustard oil, amylase, plant fiber and a variety of amino acidsIt can speed up the peristalsis of the stomach and intestines, promote digestion and increase appetite.
In addition, sulforaphane is found in white radish, and its antioxidant mechanism has a protective effect on ischemic brain injury. There are also studies that have found that sulforaphane canProtects the brain from damage and is good for improving cognitive impairment.
Don't do this, the nutrients will be lost in vain1. Peel.
The skin of white radish is rich in anthocyanins and sulfur-containing compounds, which will have some anti-inflammatory effects, and if the skin is removed, this part of the nutrients will be greatly lost.
If you don't peel and feel spicy and unacceptable, you can use the cooking method of stewed soup.
2. Blanch. Many people like to blanch radishes, or kill them with salt, and then squeeze the water out. During this process, most of the vitamin C in the radish, including some minerals, is lost.
As a leader in winter health dishes, white radish is paired with the following foods, which can be called a partner!
Radish + ginger - regulate qi and protect the lungs
In winter, the evil of wind and cold is particularly prevalent, and after invading the human body, it will turn into heat, and the external evil and the internal phlegm and heat will intersect, which will cause phlegm and heat to the lungs, which is an important cause of the onset of senile pneumonia.
Wang Chengxiang, chief physician of the Third Affiliated Hospital of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, recommended a cup of winter lung protection drink in "Yangshengtang", which has the effect of regulating qi and protecting the lungs.
Method:5 parts white radish and 1 part ginger, add an appropriate amount of Suzi tangerine peel water and honey, and beat it into a paste with a wall breaker.
Diabetics should not put honey or replace it with xylitol.
Solution:Radish gasifies phlegm and reduces bloating;Ginger dispels wind and cold, reconciles stomach and intestines;Add honey to moisten the intestines and make it easy to adjust the taste;Suzi is paired with tangerine peel to relieve cough, expectorant, regulate qi, and stomach.
Precautions:People with severe spleen deficiency and weak qi and loose stools are not suitable for drinking.
Radish + honey – cough and laxative
Radish under the breath to relieve asthma, cough and phlegm, honey moistens the intestines and nourishes yin, middle-aged and elderly friends often have constipation problems, if there is cough and phlegm at the same time, you can try this combination.
Method:Cut the white radish into small cubes, add an appropriate amount of honey and marinate overnight.
If there is a red tongue, fire and other hot symptoms, use raw radish;If the tongue is white, afraid of cold and other cold symptoms, cook the radish and use it again.
Radish + seaweed - anti-cancer and loose knots
Yu Rencun, a national-level veteran Chinese medicine practitioner, is an expert in traditional Chinese medicine oncology, and one of his commonly used anti-cancer magic weapons is a home-cooked dish - seaweed mixed with radish.
Seaweed dissolves phlegm, softness and firmness disperse knots, and white radish also contains nutrients such as lignin, which also has an anti-cancer effect, and the anti-cancer effect is also stronger when eaten together.
Method:Shred the white radish, mix well with seaweed and serve, you can add your favorite seasoning according to your personal taste.
Radish + white cardamom - gas and dampness
Radish into the upper and lower coke, has the effect of qi, white cardamom into the middle coke, and "the upper can eliminate food, the lower can be qi", has the effect of stomach and qi dampness. The combination of the two can be used to vaporize and dissipate dampness from the top, middle and bottom three cokes, and the effect is better.
Method:Shred the radish, add salt and marinate for 10 minutes, squeeze out the water to remove the odor. Add the eggs and stir well, then add the flour, add the chopped green onion and ginger to make a batter. Pour a small amount of oil soaked with cardamom into the pot, put the batter into the pot, and spread the cake until golden brown on both sides.
Radish + green onion - to prevent colds
In winter, when the temperature drops, nasal congestion and throat discomfort are more common, so radish and green onions can be used together to prevent and treat colds.
Method: Take 200 grams of radish, a section of green onion white (about 5 cm long), cut the green onion into small pieces and boil it with radish slices over high heat, you can also boil the white porridge first, and then add the green onion white and simmer for a while.
Radish + green tea - clear lung heat
White radish is rich in nutrients, has high medicinal value, and green tea with the drink, has the effect of clearing lung heat, dissolving phlegm and dampness, regulating qi and appetizing, and at the same time can reduce swelling.
Method: Take 100 grams of white radish, 5 grams of green tea, and a little salt. Wash the radish first, cut it into slices and boil it, and season with a little saltThen brew the tea leaves with boiling water, simmer for about 5 minutes, pour in radish juice, and drink.
It should be noted that people with spleen and stomach deficiency and frequent diarrhea should not drink radish tea.
The magic of radish juice:
The ancients would also use raw radish juice as medicine, which had the effect of reducing qi and purging fire.
Every winter, when the weather is dry, many people have the trouble of dry mouth and thirst, and no matter how much water they drink, they still often cough and have a dry sore throat.
At this time, you can squeeze the juice with fresh white radish every morning, add a little honey, drink it frequently in small sips, and swallow it slowly, which will have the effect of clearing the throat and dispelling phlegm.
After drinking it for a period of time, the symptoms of thirst and internal heat will improve, but diabetics should use this prescription with caution.
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