2023-06-13 03:11:16
A key player in our overall health, we must take care of our intestinal microbiota. It plays a role of choice for digestion, metabolism and the immune system. This organ in its own right includes trillions of microorganisms which evolve mainly in the intestines and which act in symbiosis with the body, mainly in the intestines, in symbiosis with the body to ensure its proper functioning. In order to preserve it, it seems essential to pay attention to your diet by ensuring that it is sufficiently balanced, but also that it gives pride of place to ingredients that are good all along the line.
This is the case of a vegetable whose high season takes place from March to June which would be among the most interesting for our microbiota from a nutritional point of view. This one is none other than the radish, as reported Marie Claire. If it is not necessarily one of the most popular vegetables in terms of taste, it does have many benefits that make you want to reconsider it and invite it more often on our plates.
What are the benefits of radishes?
This root vegetable is initially distinguished by its richness in minerals and protective substances interesting for the intestine. It has a high content of soluble and insoluble fibers, which are particularly beneficial for digestion, but also to fight against bloating and constipation which are a sign of an unhealthy microbiota.
Antifungal, radishes help to prevent Candida albicans yeast overgrowth, the cause of infections and digestive disorders. A scientific study has also shown that when consumed in the form of juice, it would prevent gastric ulcers by protecting the gastric tissue and strengthening the mucous barrier.
We also appreciate the radish for its good vitamin content and in particular in antioxidant vitamin C which helps to stimulate immunity and prevent cell damage. Radishes are also packed with micro-nutrients : vitamin K, vitamin B6, folate, potassium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, zinc or even beta-carotene.
Other studies have also shown that the consumption of crucifers would prevent the appearance of certain cancers. The root of this vegetable also contains several types of isothiocyanates, “beneficial plant chemicals, which have been shown to have anti-cancer properties for the gut”explains the dietitian Megan Rossi at the site Well and Good. So many good points, which prove that the radish is definitely good.
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