Even though it’s not pretty at all, this vegetable can help you lose weight. Low in calories and super detox, it’s ideal when you’re on a diet.
If you need a little help to lose weight, don’t hesitate to slip this food into your basket. It’s not very pretty and still relatively unknown, but it is devilishly effective in helping you get the figure you dream of. We’ll share its secrets with you. It is not one of the star vegetables like broccoli or green beans, and yet, it deserves to be known as it has so many benefits. Indeed, this vegetable is a little gem for the body. No matter your current goal: to lose weight or just eliminate some excess, it is the perfect food. It is the detoxifying vegetable par excellence. It slips into many detox cure recipes with a few other similar vegetables and allows the body to get rid of toxins. It is found in the form of a large black root with a long stem and hairy leaves. Inside, its flesh is white, and it can measure up to 50 cm long. This is the black radish! Native to East Asia, this vegetable is rich in vitamins B and C, as well as potassium, fiber and water. With its 18 calories per 100 g, it is also very low in calories. It is the ideal ally in the context of a rebalancing of the diet. Highly appreciated for its detoxifying properties, it cleanses and helps the liver eliminate toxins and waste produced by the body. After a large meal, it improves digestive comfort and stimulates digestion. Result? You will be able to say goodbye to bloating and will no longer have the feeling of a swollen stomach. Finally, its diuretic properties fight against water retention.
You will find it on the stalls from September and can consume it in different ways. It can be eaten raw in salads, juices or smoothies to take advantage of its detox benefits. It can also be eaten steamed. Don’t forget to choose your firm black radishes and keep them in the refrigerator. This way, they can stay intact for three weeks.
