What are the benefits of eating white radish? Benefit 1: Weight loss: White radish contains less calories and more fiber, making it easy to feel full after eating, which helps with weight loss. The mustard oil and dietary fiber contained in it can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis and help to eliminate metabolic waste in the body. Benefit 2: Skincare white radish contains rich vitamin C and has excellent whitening effects. Vitamin C is an antioxidant that can inhibit melanin synthesis, prevent fat oxidation, and prevent lipofuscin deposition. Therefore, eating white radishes regularly can help with skincare. Benefit three: Eating some white radishes can make the intestines and stomach more smooth, which is commonly known as "smooth flow". Why can white radish have a "smooth" effect? This is because there are two functional components in white radish: one is the volatile oil - mustard oil, and some radishes are more spicy because of this volatile oil; Another type is dietary fiber in white radish. After eating the white radish, both the upper and lower parts of the body pass through - there will be hiccups on the upper part and increased intestinal peristalsis on the lower part. So after eating carrots, the body's digestion becomes relatively easier and smoother. Benefit 4: Lung Protection Recently, a study in the UK found that eating more cruciferous vegetables during periods of high incidence of lung infections can protect the lungs and reduce infections, and white radish belongs to the cruciferous vegetables. Is white radish suitable for eating raw or cooked? White radish can be eaten raw, but it has a spicy taste due to the volatile mustard oil in it. Some friends may not be able to tolerate this stimulating sensation. When eaten raw, the ingredients that are beneficial to the human body in white radish are preserved more completely. When cooked, some of them will be destroyed, but at the same time, some of the spicy taste will be removed. Therefore, friends can choose according to their actual acceptance ability. Is the radish tassel on the white radish nutritious? White radish tassels also contain some nutrients, especially the prominent vitamin C content, reaching 77 milligrams/100 grams, which is higher than kiwifruit. However, the taste of radish tassels may be slightly worse. In addition, the nutritional value of carrot skin is also relatively high. If you can accept the taste with skin, it is best not to remove the carrot skin. You can find ways to make it taste better, for example, cold radish skin is a common dish. If you like cooked white radish, here is a delicious dish that can be eaten frequently in winter - white radish lamb soup. Recommended winter healthy cuisine: white radish and lamb soup Ingredients: lamb, white radish, cooking wine, ginger, scallions, and salt. Method: 1. Wash the ingredients and seasoning, cut the lamb and white radish into pieces for later use, slice the ginger, and cut the scallions into sections for later use. 2. Rinse the lamb thoroughly and blanch to remove blood stains and foam. 3. Put the lamb, cooking wine, and ginger together into the pot, stew until about six times cooked, and then add the prepared white radish. 4. After stewing the white radish, add salt to season and cook for another 5 minutes before turning off the heat. This dish has a delicious taste and complementary nutrition, making it a delicious dish for winter nourishment. It should be noted that lamb should be lean, and the fat should be removed. The total amount consumed each time should not exceed 2 liang (raw weight). Broth is rich in purines and should not be consumed excessively. Wen/Yu Kang (Clinical Nutrition Department, Peking Union Medical College Hospital)