Radish, a Brassicaceae vegetable that kills cancer

Radish has excellent digestion and detoxification effects and is known to be second only to wild ginseng in terms of boosting energy.

Radish, a root vegetable, is used in various foods such as raw vegetables, radish kimchi and radish soup. In particular, radish contains enzymes that promote digestion, making it one of the representative natural digestive agents. Also, radish is known to be effective in preventing cancer by detoxifying carcinogens.

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1. What is radish?

1) Identity of nothingness

Radish is a vegetable belonging to the genus Cruciferae in plant taxonomic classification. Radishes come in a variety of colors, such as white, green, and purple, and have thick and long roots. The leaves of the radish are brown, gray, or green, and the flowers are yellow or white. Radishes are relatively hard compared to other vegetables, and they are heavier than expected because they contain a lot of water. In particular, radishes are high in dietary fiber, which is effective in improving digestion and constipation. Also, radish is known as a good food for cancer prevention.

2) Brassicaceae vegetables

Brassicaceae Vegetables refer to vegetables with four petals shaped like a cross, and are superfoods rich in various nutrients. There are broccoli, cabbage, radish, rapeseed, kohlrabi, bok choy, and kale that often come to our table.

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2. The Medical Effects of Cruciferous Vegetables

1) Anti-cancer effect:

Brassicaceae vegetables contain glucosinolates, compounds that have anticancer activity. This compound is known to be effective in preventing and treating cancer. Among green and yellow vegetables, especially cruciferous vegetables such as cabbage, broccoli and cauliflower are known to have excellent cancer prevention effects. Radishes, a cruciferous vegetable, may also have cancer-preventive effects. A high intake of cruciferous vegetables has been linked to the prevention of lung, stomach, colorectal and rectal cancers, and has been reported to reduce endometrial and ovarian cancers, as well as a reduced risk of all cancers.

2) Improving Cardiovascular Health:

Brassicaceae vegetables are high in fiber and potassium. They lower blood pressure and support heart health.

3) Good for Bone Health:

Brassicaceae vegetables are rich in calcium, magnesium and vitamin K. These are essential for bone health.

4) Improve immunity:

Brassicaceae vegetables are rich in vitamin C, vitamin E and beta-carotene. They play an important role in boosting immunity.

5) Improves Digestive Health:

Brassicaceae vegetables are high in fiber, which supports digestive health. They also contain nutrients such as minerals and vitamins, which help maintain digestive function.

6) Anticancer activity effect of isothiocyanate and radish extract

As a result of measuring the anticancer activity effect (a term used in experimental studies, which indicates a reduction in cancer risk) using human lung cancer cells called A-549, it was reported that radish stem extract and radish root extract killed cancer cells. In particular, radish stem extract was found to have more excellent anti-cancer activity than radish root extract. Based on this, it can be seen that radish has anticancer activity against lung cancer cells. In addition, isothiocyanate, an active ingredient of radish, is effective for detoxification of carcinogens and esophageal, colon, and liver cancer, and isothiocyanate and derivatives induce suicide of cancer cells. appeared to be Therefore, it can be said that eating radish raw is desirable for cancer prevention. Eating radish raw is desirable for cancer prevention. In particular, it is said that the stem of radish has a stronger cancer prevention effect than the root.

 

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3. Foods that can prevent cancer using radishes.

1) Raw vegetables

It is a representative food that can prevent cancer using radish. It is a seasoned dish with thinly sliced radish and seasonings such as red pepper powder. The fresh and spicy taste is excellent, and you can change the seasoning according to your taste.

2) Strip cut radish

It is the second recommended food that can prevent cancer. It is one of the foods that Koreans often eat. This is a soup dish made using radish. The sour taste of radish and the savory taste of pork are well harmonized.

3) Radish Kimchi

This kimchi is made with radishes, and you can feel the unique spicy taste of kimchi along with the refreshing taste.

4) Stew radish

It is a dish stir-fried with radish, pork, and green onion. The sweet and salty taste is excellent.

5) Mussam

It is a seasoned dish with thinly sliced radish and various vegetables seasoned with vinegar and red pepper paste.

6) Unsaeng Vermicelli

Radish and glass noodles are boiled together and seasoned with red pepper powder, vinegar, and sugar.

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4. 5 dishes using radish that even foreigners can enjoy

1) Strip cut Radish (蘿蔔)

It is a seasoned dish with thinly sliced radish and various vegetables seasoned with vinegar and red pepper paste. It is usually refreshing and sweet in taste.

2) Radish noodles

Radish(蘿蔔) Noodles are firm and have a chewy texture. This is a dish that can be enjoyed with soup made with radish.

3) Radish Sirloin Steak

Steak made using radish (蘿蔔). After properly covering and grilling the sirloin of radish, you can enjoy it with a savory sauce.

4) Radish and Vegetable Salad

It is a dish made by mixing radish and various vegetables for salad and seasoning it with soy sauce or dressing. It is healthy and has a refreshing taste.

5) Radish Hot pot

It is a dish that can be enjoyed with various vegetables after boiling radish with red pepper paste. It has a spicy and salty taste with rich nutrients.