While many people often go to familiar foods such as green vegetables or whole grains to control their weight, white radish, a simple, less noticed vegetable, is highly appreciated by nutritionists for its ability to support the removal of visceral fat.
According to research published in the Journal of Food Science and Nutrition, white radish contains a lot of soluble fiber, which helps slow down the absorption of fat and sugar, thereby limiting fat accumulation around the abdomen. Not only that, the content of vitamin C and antioxidants in radishes also contributes to improving metabolism, enhancing the activity of the liver, an organ that plays an important role in fat processing.
Dr. Michael Greger - an American nutritionist - commented: "Fiber-rich vegetables such as radishes can help reduce the risk of visceral fat accumulation. They promote the growth of beneficial gut bacteria, thereby regulating the body's ability to store fat.
White radish also has a mild diuretic effect, supporting detoxification, reducing water retention, a factor that makes the body easily gain weight. Japanese people often eat radish in their traditional diet with miso soup or simmering with fish, contributing to maintaining a slim figure.
Experts recommend adding white radish 2-3 times a week, making simple preparations such as boiling, cooking soup or making salads. However, people with stomach problems should be careful to avoid eating too much raw radish because it can cause indigestion.
Combining radish with a balanced diet, low in refined sugar and regular exercise habits will help reduce visceral fat effectively, while protecting cardiovascular and liver health.
