It is unlikely that our ancestors knew all about the benefits and harm of horseradish - they were more attracted by the taste, which improved the taste characteristics of various dishes. However, for the treatment of certain diseases, folk healers have used this vegetable several centuries ago.
The most popular horseradish was in the territory of south-eastern Europe, from where it gradually spread to other countries. It is very easy to grow it, so anyone can get a high horseradish crop from their infield.
Than the horseradish for an organism is useful?
Horseradish has a surprisingly rich composition, which determines the use of this vegetable for the body. The horseradish consist of:
- ascorbic acid - and its content in horseradish is higher than in citrus, although it is lower than in hips;
- a whole complex of B vitamins, including important folic acid;
- proteins, fiber, ash;
- mustard oil, which gives the horseradish root a unique taste and aroma;
- flavonoids and thioglycosides, improving the state of body tissues;
- phytoncides;
- Mineral substances: potassium, calcium, copper, iron , sulfur, phosphorus.
Due to this composition, the use of horseradish for the organism is manifested in the following properties:
- is a natural antibiotic, helping to fight colds and diseases of the respiratory system;
- has anti-inflammatory effect, therefore it can be used in complex treatment of acute respiratory infections, bronchitis, sinusitis, pharyngitis;
- has diuretic properties, therefore it is useful in urolithiasis;
- improves the work of the gastrointestinal tract, strengthening the motor and secretory function, improves appetite, increases acidity;
- improves the condition with such diseases as rheumatism, neuralgia, arthritis, gout, urticaria, seborrhea;
- is the prevention of scurvy, influenza, hypertension;
- at a diabetes it can be applied as the means normalizing a level of Saccharum in a blood;
- has a cardiotonic property, so it is recommended for people who have problems with blood vessels and heart.
It is worth remembering that horseradish loses its useful properties in proportion to the shelf life. Therefore, it is recommended to eat horseradish root, which was stored for no more than a week.
Useful properties of horseradish for weight loss
Horseradish has an average caloric value - about 56 units per 100 grams. However, its use can not affect the figure negatively, because of the severity of adding horseradish to food can only be in small quantities.
In addition to this horseradish has properties that can help reduce weight. With the use of horseradish, the digestive system improves, the metabolism is accelerated, slag out of the body. All this contributes to the cleansing of the body and the gradual disposal of excess kilograms.
For slimming horseradish should be combined with honey and lemon juice. To prepare the mixture it is necessary to connect 100 g of grated horseradish, 2 tbsp. l. honey and 0.5 tbsp. l. lemon juice. Mixture for weight loss is poured into a glass container and stored in a refrigerator. You must consume it before meals for 1 tsp. several times a day.
Of course, horseradish alone is not able to cope with unnecessary
Horseradish harm
Like all seasonings, horseradish should be consumed only in limited quantities. It is not recommended to introduce horseradish into the diet for such diseases:
- gastritis with high acidity, ulcer;
- prostatitis;
- inflammation of the kidneys and liver;
- during pregnancy and lactation.