Radish is a herbaceous plant whose roots are part of the human diet in many countries. The term comes from the Latin raphanus , in turn derived from a Greek word.
Raphanus sativus is the scientific name of this plant that belongs to the brassica family, also known as cruciferous . It has large leaves, generally yellowish or white flowers, a stem that can measure about eighty centimeters and a fleshy root whose color can vary depending on the type of plant.
Due to its importance in food and its ability to adapt, radishes are grown almost all over the world. Its spiciness gives it a very particular and easily recognizable flavor .
Radish consumption
Radish is usually eaten raw as part of a salad. Depending on the variety of radish, the roots can be white, red or even black. Radish has few calories , a characteristic that allows it to be included in numerous diets that aim to achieve weight loss.
Among the most popular salads that can be made with radishes are radish and carrot salad , radish and lettuce salad , and radish and cucumber salad . Another popular recipe in some regions is roasted radishes , seasoned with rosemary and other spices.
It should be noted that, due to its levels of iodine , phosphorus , potassium and calcium , radish provides numerous beneficial properties for the body, making it a food recommended by nutritionists.
Health benefits
Radish is an important healing agent to combat diseases that arise from a lack of vitamin C , which manifests itself through tooth loss, joint disorders and bleeding. Frequent consumption in salads is an ideal way to take advantage of its properties in a case like this.
On the other hand, a hot radish preparation can be very useful to relieve the symptoms of certain diseases that affect the respiratory tract, such as bronchitis and asthma, but also colds and coughs. Simply place 100 grams of radish in 1 liter of hot water and apply honey to give it a sweet flavor and, in turn, take advantage of its benefits; It is recommended to drink it more than once a day until you notice considerable improvements.
Likewise, radish can also help treat liver problems, kidney stones, dyspepsia (a digestive problem usually characterized by symptoms such as stomach pain, flatulence, heartburn and nausea), parasites and gastric disorders.
Gallstones , also known as cholelithiasis or biliary lithiasis , are defined as the appearance of stones in the bile ducts, especially in the gallbladder. Mixing a radish with lemon juice, cutting it into pieces and eating two of them per hour on the first day and one every two hours on subsequent days can help fight this disease.
Other disorders and diseases for which there is advice that includes radish as the main element of preparations and diets are obesity , arthritis and hives. Although each person can choose to believe or not in home medicine, it never hurts to include as many vegetables and fruits as possible in our daily diet.
The expression "I don't give a damn"
It is worth mentioning that the name of this plant can also be used in certain Spanish-speaking regions to make up the expression "I don't give a damn" , which denotes the speaker's absolute lack of interest in the topic his interlocutor is talking about.
Another food that can be used in similar similar phrases is cumin ( "I don't give a damn" ). Normally it is not used to express considerable anger, as it can even be funny, but rather it serves to emphasize that we do not want to continue listening to a conversation or touching on a particular topic.