This root is likened to 'autumn ginseng' in season, is cheap, helps detoxify the liver, and controls blood sugar.

GĐXH – From August to October is the main season for this root, which is considered 'autumn ginseng'. This root helps detoxify the liver, control blood sugar, and is good for diabetics to choose.

This is the time when white radish is most delicious.

According to the reporter's research on traditional markets and online markets, the price of white radish is currently sold from 22,000 - 25,000 VND, depending on the location. As a vegetable seller at Duong Noi market, Ms. Nguyen Thu said that there are two common types of radish: white radish or sugar radish, harvested in autumn and winter, and red radish, usually available in spring and summer.

"It's currently the main season for white radish. White radish is usually harvested from August to September, when the radish reaches its ideal size and has a delicious sweet taste," said Ms. Thu.

Radish is one of the good vegetables in autumn. Photo taken at Ms. Thu's vegetable stall. Photo: Ha My

Radish is known as 'autumn ginseng' because of its many nutrients that are good for health. Photo HM

In the North, radishes are grown a lot in Me Linh, Dong Anh ( Hanoi ). The radish varieties grown here are mainly from Korea and Japan. These are two varieties of white radishes that are large in size, beautiful and eye-catching in appearance. August - October is the season, with abundant output, and prices can be stable or decrease slightly.

According to multidisciplinary physician Bui Dac Sang, in Oriental medicine, radish is still considered "autumn ginseng" with many health benefits such as moistening the lungs, clearing heat, eliminating phlegm, enhancing digestion and improving the immune system.

Radishes are also known as a very good food for detoxifying the liver. Radishes are rich in vitamin C, antioxidants such as catechin, pyrogallol, vanillic acid, phenolic compounds... which help excrete waste in the body and protect cells from damage.

Diabetics eat radish very well.

Diabetics should add this food to their daily meals. Insulin is a hormone secreted by the pancreas that plays a role in glucose absorption. Diabetics cannot absorb insulin produced by the body or cannot produce insulin, radish can be a solution. Radish is high in fiber, has a low glycemic index, and does not increase blood sugar after eating. This is even more beneficial when diabetics eat a diet rich in sugar and starch.

How to choose white radish - autumn ginseng

To choose delicious white radish, Ms. Thu shared:

+ Note the size of the white radish: To choose delicious radishes, choose a radish with a moderate size that is sweet and crunchy. Too big radishes often have hollow insides. With small radishes, the growth cycle is often very short, not fully developed, they have a pungent taste and are not sweet. When holding a radish, the heavier it is, the more moisture it contains.

When choosing radishes, choose medium sized ones for better taste. Photo HM

+ Pay attention to the leaves of the radish

The leaves of the radish are still green, meaning that the radish has just been harvested recently and is still fresh. If the radish has no leaves or the leaves are showing signs of turning yellow, you should not choose it because it is often picked a long time ago and will easily become hollow or black.

+ Note the skin of the radish

The smoother and shinier the skin of the radish, the better it is developed, the more water and sweetness it has. It can also be stored longer without signs of deterioration. Those with shriveled or damaged skins should not be chosen.

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