The radishes are native to South Asia and the Romans included them in their diet daily. Even the Egyptians, forced their workers to eat radish along with other vegetables such as cucumber and garlic because they already knew all their properties, gave them strength not to decline in their tasks and prevented them from getting sick.

In ancient times, radish juice was used to treat burns or accelerate the process of wound healing.

It contains large amounts of water and fiber, something that makes this vegetable an ideal ingredient for salads that are part of diets to lose weight.

The predominant vitamin in radish is vitamin C, which contains antioxidants that help eliminate waste that is deposited in the body as a result of the abundant junk food we consume (processed foods, canned, fat, etc).

This same antioxidant action of vitamin C, prevents cardiovascular and degenerative diseases and helps the formation of collagen, at the same time that strengthens bones, teeth, hair, nails and contributes to the formation of red blood cells.

It also acts on iron absorption and improves resistance to infections.

The folates of radishes are involved in the creation of antibodies of the immune system and is a good and healthy option for pregnant women, especially during the first weeks of pregnancy.

Potassium, which is found in large quantities, helps to generate a diuretic action that favors the elimination of fluids, improving hypertension, gout, preventing the formation of kidney stones and exerting a depurative action.

The minerals contained in radish regulate the function of water and intervene directly in the functioning of the thyroid gland.

But one of the main functions of radishes is to avoid constipation and improve the intestinal flora by promoting good functioning of the intestines.

So that you can take advantage of all the benefits of radish and use it with a mild laxative, we suggest you prepare this ideal home remedy to regulate your intestinal transit.

Ingredients:

– 3 large radishes

– 1 spoonful of grated ginger.

– 2 tablespoons of honey.

– Juice of 3 large lemons.

– 200 ml of water.

Preparation and consumption mode:

Place all these ingredients in the blender and mix to form a uniform cream. Place this preparation in a jar with a lid and store in the refrigerator.

Take 3 to 4 tablespoons daily of this shake to regulate your bowels. Do not stop consuming at least 2 liters of water a day to supplement with this home remedy.