Eating radish in autumn is better than eating ginseng! How to choose? How to eat? What are the taboos?

Radish has the functions of eliminating stagnation, reducing phlegm and heat, relieving qi and relieving fullness, and detoxification. Modern research has also found that the various trace elements contained in radish can enhance the body's immunity. As the saying goes, "radish in autumn and winter is better than ginseng", and now is the season when "little ginseng" is on the market. He Li, a researcher at the Nutrition and Food Safety Institute of the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, suggested that we might as well have a "radish meeting" every week. Radish is so good, how to eat it healthily?

Eating white radish can reduce phlegm

White radish contains more than 90% water, which can promote gastrointestinal motility and promote defecation. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that radish is cool in nature and can resolve phlegm and clear heat. It should be reminded that white radish is best eaten raw or mixed with cold dishes, and the content of minerals and vitamins in radish skin is also high, so it is best not to discard it when eating.

Eating carrots can help you grow taller

Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, which can be converted into vitamin A in the human body, effectively improving eye fatigue and dry eyes. In addition, this substance is also necessary for normal bone growth and is of great significance to the development of infants and young children. Carrots are best eaten cooked, because they contain fat-soluble vitamins, and eating them raw will cause most of the carotene to be unable to be absorbed by the human body. It is best to cut carrots into pieces and stew them with meat in a pressure cooker to increase the absorption rate of carotene.

Eating green radish can be diuretic

The upper part of green radish is sweet and less spicy, and the spiciness gradually increases towards the end, making it very resistant to storage. It is slightly cool in nature, sweet in taste, and has a good effect of relieving gas and promoting diuresis. It is a typical raw food variety, also known as "fruit radish".

Red radish can help you lose weight

This type of radish contains less calories and more fiber. It is easy to feel full after eating, which helps to lose weight. It is also rich in anthocyanins, which have antioxidant properties. Vegetables containing this pigment can be made more bright red after being pickled in acid. Red radishes are best eaten cold, and when purchasing, you should also choose those with more water.

Although carrots are good, they should not be eaten randomly.

Do not eat carrots and white radish together

Although carrots and white radishes are both good for the human body, eating them together will reduce the nutritional value of both. White radishes are high in vitamin C, while carrots contain an enzyme that fights against vitamin C and can destroy the vitamin C in white radishes. When the two meet, the vitamin C in white radishes is severely lost, and its nutritional value is naturally greatly reduced.

It is not suitable to be taken with Codonopsis pilosula and Astragalus membranaceus.

Radish has the effects of "removing gas" and "eliminating stagnation", so eating it together with qi-tonifying drugs (such as ginseng, codonopsis, etc.) will affect the efficacy of the medicine.

Not suitable to eat with acidic fruits

Radishes produce thiocyanate, a substance that resists the thyroid gland. If you eat a lot of oranges, apples, grapes and other fruits at the same time, the flavonoids in the fruits will be decomposed by bacteria in the intestines and converted into thiocyanate, which inhibits the thyroid gland, thereby inducing thyroid enlargement. Therefore, do not eat fruit after eating radishes.

People with weak constitution should not eat too much

Radish is cool in nature. If you have a weak constitution, eating cool food will definitely aggravate your condition.

It is not suitable to be taken with Chinese medicine

Do not eat radish while taking Chinese medicine. In addition, you must avoid eating radish when taking Chinese medicine pills or Chinese patent medicine, otherwise it will affect the efficacy of the medicine.

How to pick a good carrot

White radish. The ones with slender body, smooth skin and larger weight are better. If you are afraid of buying a hollow core, you can break off the radish leaves and check. If there is no water inside, it means the radish is hollow.

Xinlimei radish. Choose a large, smooth, heavy, purple-colored root. This type of radish is rich in moisture and tastes sweet. The more purple the Xinlimei radish root is, the redder the flesh inside is, the more anthocyanins it contains, and the stronger its health benefits are.

Weiqing radish. It is juicy, crisp and sweet, and tastes like fruit, so it is also called "fruit radish". Weiqing radish with good taste has the following characteristics: cylindrical body shape, green radish leaves, smooth surface, and more green skin than white.

Three healthy diets to keep healthy

1. Lamb chops and carrots

In autumn and winter, people tend to eat more meat, which can easily cause phlegm and get angry. Eating some radish with meat, or making some dishes with radish as an ingredient, will not only prevent getting angry, but also play a good nutritional and nourishing role.

The most classic dish is lamb chops and radish. Lamb chops are a type of meat with high nutritional value, but they are also the most likely to cause internal heat. The combination with radish is the most scientific, and the taste is also very refreshing.

2. Honey radish juice

Method: 1 fresh white radish (about 500 grams), 60 grams of honey. Wash and peel the radish, hollow out the center of the radish, fill it with honey, and steam it in a bowl.

Efficacy: Regular consumption can moisten the lungs, relieve cough and resolve phlegm. It can be used to treat cough caused by chronic bronchitis, hemoptysis caused by tuberculosis, etc.

3. Lamb stew with radish

Method: Take a white radish, 500 grams of lamb brisket, 3 slices of ginger, and a little salt. Wash and peel the white radish and ginger separately with clean water, cut the white radish into pieces and slice the ginger for later use; wash the lamb brisket with clean water, cut into pieces for later use. Add appropriate amount of clean water to the clay pot, boil over high heat until the water boils, then add the seasonings, switch to medium heat and boil for about 3 hours, and add salt to taste.

Efficacy: This pot has the function of nourishing the middle and replenishing Qi, strengthening the spleen and eliminating accumulation. It is nourishing but not greasy, and eliminates in moderation.

Eat good radish from beginning to end

The top of the radish to 3~5 cm has less water and a very hard texture, making it suitable for shredding and stir-frying, making soup, or as a stuffing with lamb, which tastes excellent.

The middle part of the radish contains more sugar, is sweeter, and has a crispy and tender texture. This part has the best taste of the entire radish, so it is suitable for eating raw. The middle part is also particularly delicious when used to make salads or cold dishes. It can also be stir-fried or made into soup.

The part from the middle to the tail of the radish contains more amylase and mustard oil, and has a spicy taste, which can help to strengthen the stomach and help digestion. If you like the spicy taste of radish, you can choose to eat this part raw, or pickle it into dried radish. People who can't stand the spicy taste can choose to cook it by frying, stewing, or making stuffing to reduce its spicy taste.