“Eat radish in winter”, are you eating it right?

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"Eat radish in winter and ginger in summer"

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How to eat radish in winter?

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Xiao Jiang caught a cold some time ago and had a constant cough. Xiao Jiang's mother kept repeating, "Eat radish in winter and ginger in summer, and you won't need a doctor to prescribe medicine." She took out a juicy radish, which was so crunchy that it made people salivate. However, after eating it for several meals, Xiao Jiang's cough did not improve at all, and instead he had gastrointestinal discomfort. This made people wonder, is the old saying "eat radish in winter and ginger in summer" wrong?

In the face of doubts, Chinese medicine experts answered: The radish in "eating radish in winter" refers to white radish. Radish is cold in nature. If gastrointestinal discomfort occurs, eating cold food will inevitably add fuel to the fire and make the condition worse, so you must pay attention.

Why is it suitable to eat radish in winter?

From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, white radish is cool in nature, sweet and spicy in taste, and belongs to the lung and stomach meridians. It has the effects of digestion, regulating qi, resolving phlegm, relieving cough, clearing the lungs and relieving throat, and diuresis and laxative. The cold air in winter will make people's yang energy converge inward, and at the same time, people's chances of sweating and heat dissipation are relatively reduced, and they often eat a lot of hot tonic foods such as beef and mutton. Therefore, in winter, there is often excessive lung fire and stomach fire, leading to indigestion, dry mouth and sore throat, and qi stagnation. Eating white radish can dissipate internal heat, relieve qi and relieve stagnation, and eliminate accumulation and relieve stagnation.

White radish has a high water content and is rich in vitamins and minerals. It contains mustard oil, amylase, dietary fiber, and glucosinolates. It has the effects of promoting digestion, enhancing appetite, accelerating gastrointestinal motility, relieving cough and phlegm, and anti-oxidation.

Why does my stomach feel uncomfortable after eating radish?

1. White radish has the effect of regulating qi. Excessive consumption of white radish may cause a large amount of gas to accumulate in the gastrointestinal tract, causing abdominal distension, abdominal pain, and increased flatulence. 2. White radish contains a large amount of dietary fiber, which can promote intestinal peristalsis and relieve constipation, but excessive consumption may cause diarrhea. 3. White radish is cool in nature. People with weak spleen and stomach may increase the coldness in their bodies after eating it, thereby causing gastrointestinal dysfunction. Precautions for eating radish

As the saying goes, "Eating radish in winter is better than ginseng", but it should be eaten in moderation and pay attention to the following matters:

1. White radish should not be eaten with carrots. Because white radish is rich in vitamin C, but carrots contain a large amount of vitamin C-degrading enzymes, eating the two together may destroy the nutritional value of white radish.

2. White radish is generally not taken with qi-tonifying drugs . Because radish has the effect of "removing qi" and "eliminating stagnation", eating it with qi-tonifying drugs such as ginseng and codonopsis will affect and reduce the efficacy of the drugs. If necessary, it can be taken scientifically under the guidance of a doctor.

3. White radish is cool in nature and spicy in taste. People with weak spleen and stomach, chronic gastritis, gastric ulcer and those with loose stools should be careful when eating it raw. If you want to eat it, make sure to cook it before eating.

How to eat radish?

In addition to eating raw, you can also stir-fry, stew, boil, etc. For example, cold shredded radish, stewed beef and radish, radish and pork ribs soup, etc. are very popular dishes. After drinking hot soup, the stomach will warm up and the whole person will feel comfortable. In addition, pickled radish and radish kimchi are also very suitable for the winter table.