Horseradish is an original, a wild plant in southern Europe and western Asia, where it is mentioned throughout history. The power and importance of this root is known for thousands of years. Unfortunately, today is one of the most disadvantaged and one of the very healing plants in Europe and North America. In Japan, the healing properties valued, a Japanese variety horseradish wasabi, which is usually green in color, is world renowned delicacy. Ironic, so curative for people, while horseradish actually toxic to horses!
Many of the health benefits of horseradish mainly attributed to its ingredients including a high percentage of dietary fiber, vitamin C, vitamin B group; minerals potassium; calcium; iron; magnesium; zinc and manganese, as well as its organic chemical composition of many enzymes and oils; isothiocyanate; phenol; coumarin; alilizotiocianidom and sinigrin. All these components work in synergy, providing health benefits, which are described below. Horseradish primarily boosts immunity and effectively cleans the body.
In terms of prevention of cancer, the sinigrin phenolic glucosinolate, a specific type of antioxidant useful in the defense of the growth and spread of cancer cells. It inhibits the mutation of healthy cells into cancerous cells, which occurs due to a number of free radicals in the body, persistent byproducts of cellular metabolic activity. It is recommended to add at least a little bit of grated horseradish sauce with meat dishes for those suffering from any type of cancer.
Horseradish is an excellent elixir for digestion. Phytochemicals from horseradish stimulate different glands in the body, including salivation, gastric and intestinal juices. Chemical ingredients of horseradish combined with fiber stimulate peristaltic movements smooth muscle cancer, which can ease digestive problems and regulate the chair, but also reduces the constipation and diarrhea.
It is rich in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, dietary fiber to clean the digestive tract and cause a feeling of satiety ...
Studies have shown that the natural chemicals horseradish can be successful defense against microbial and bacterial infections, including Listeria, Staphylococcus and E. coli and.
Specific antibacterial ingredient horseradish is allyl isothiocyanate, which gives a distinct aroma of horseradish, but it also protects against bacterial action.
Horseradish is naturally strong and resistant plant that is associated with a variety of health benefits, including its ability to help with weight loss; lowering blood pressure; relieve respiratory problems; strengthens and protects bones and joints; reduces the risk of colds over the winter; keeps heart health; reducing the risk of neural tube defects in newborn infants; stronger libido. It is useful in preventing and reducing the harmful effects of rheumatism and asthma. It's good for inflammatory diseases of the joints type - syndrome, frozen shoulder or painful shoulder.
People who have health problems, thyroid and kidney problems should not eat horseradish.
