Although radish is very common and looks unremarkable, it is actually rich in nutritional value. Eating carrots in moderation is good for the human body. Generally speaking, radishes can be divided into autumn and winter radishes, winter and spring radishes, early summer radishes, summer and autumn radishes and four seasons radishes according to seasons. It is most suitable to eat radish in winter. Radish can be not only processed and cooked, but also eaten raw as fruit and even used as medicinal diet. White radish is sweet and cool, enters the lung and stomach meridian, and is a good food therapy product, which can treat or assist in the treatment of many diseases. Compendium of Materia Medica calls it "the most beneficial vegetable". What are the functions and functions of radish?

1. Radish is rich in protein, carbohydrates and other vitamins, enzymes, lignin, mustard oil, etc. Its vitamin C content is as high as 30mg, which is several times higher than that of ordinary fruits. Eating radish can effectively supplement various trace elements needed by the human body.

2. Radish has the functions of stimulating appetite and promoting digestion, relieving cough and resolving phlegm, removing dryness and promoting fluid production, and can be eaten by the general population.

3. Radish contains an anti-tumor active substance, which has obvious inhibitory effect on esophageal cancer, gastric cancer, nasopharyngeal cancer and cervical cancer.

4. B vitamins and minerals such as potassium and magnesium in radish can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis and help eliminate waste in the body, which is very beneficial to people with bad stomach.

5, eating radish can reduce blood lipids, soften blood vessels, stabilize blood pressure, prevent coronary heart disease, arteriosclerosis, gallstones and other diseases.

6. Carrots can effectively regulate the acid-base balance in the body, which is very beneficial to gout patients.