Radish is a root vegetable with light-colored, crunchy flesh, variable skin colour, and an almost spicy, peppery taste. It is grown and consumed throughout the world, being mostly eaten raw as a crunchy salad vegetable.
It is a good source of antioxidants like catechin, pyrogallol, vanillic acid, and other phenolic compounds. Radish also has a good amount of vitamin C, which acts as an antioxidant to protect your cells from damage.
However, have you ever heard of radish juice? Yes, it does exist! Since radish contains a number of vital nutrients, juicing it is the best way to make use of all its nutrition.
Juicing allows better absorption of these essential nutrients and a person can benefit greatly from its healing properties.
Radish and in turn its juice contains chemical compounds that can help regulate blood sugar levels. The juice enhances your body’s natural adiponectin production. Higher levels of this hormone can help to protect against insulin resistance.
1. Help fight fungal growth
Radish juice contains enzymes like diastase, amylase, myrosinase and esterases that can kill any kind of fungal overgrowth in the body. It is also highly effective in eliminating harmful toxins, parasites and viruses from the body.
2. Enhances liver function
Radish juice contains compounds which help the liver detoxify and heal against damage. These same compounds also help the kidneys flush out toxins. It also helps tackle digestive problems and urinary disorders.
3. Contributes to cardiovascular improvement
Radishes are rich in antioxidants and minerals like calcium and potassium. These nutrients help lower high blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart disease. The radish is also a good source of natural nitrates that improve blood flow.
4. Helps against fever
A good natural remedy to reduce fever is drinking radish juice. It reduces body temperature and alleviates inflammations caused by fevers.
How to make radish juice?
1. Wash 10 radishes and chop them. Blend them in the juicer.
2. Once the radishes are in a liquid form, pour the collected juice into a bowl through a strainer in order to remove any pulp.
3. Keep the bowl in the refrigerator to cool (optional).
4. Once the juice is cooled, pour it in glasses. Add a pinch of sea salt for taste and serve.
