
Weight loss food: Radish
It’s crunchy, its filing and just 19 calories per cup! This makes radish an astral weight loss food. It is rich in potassium, vitamin B6 and vitamin C. with high water content, they are great hydrating foods. With a lot of fiber packed in this humble vegetable, it keeps you full for a longer time.
Radish can be easily tossed in a salad, baked or even used with other veggies as a side dish.
Radish, particularly when eaten raw is low in calories but can be filling.
A half cup of radish contains 1 g of fiber, which is important for weight loss. It helps you lower your cholesterol and increases your fibre intake aiding in weight loss.
Radish has a low glycemic index. The glycemic index of a food is based on how long it takes to break down and digest in the body. If a food has high glycemic index that means it will digest quickly and cause an increase in blood sugar after meal.
Added benefits of Radish
– Good for teeth, gums, nerves, hair and nails.
– Relieves constipation
– Good for diabetics just like cucumber and bitter gourd
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