Although carrot and white radish have many benefits to human body, they can't be eaten together. Why? This is determined by their different characteristics. Studies show that white radish has a good digestive function because it contains mustard oil and amylase and lignin, which can stimulate the vitality of macrophages after being absorbed by gastrointestinal tract, improve the immunity of the body, and also contain a variety of enzymes, which can eliminate carcinogens and play an anti-cancer purpose. The interferon inducer contained in white radish can stimulate the gastrointestinal mucosa to produce interferon, which can resist viral infection and inhibit the proliferation of tumor cells. However, the above enzymes, lignin and interferon inducer are not heat-resistant, and will be destroyed at a high temperature of 70℃. It can be seen that white radish is best eaten raw for its digestive aid and anticancer therapeutic effect, while carrots are just the opposite. Carrots are rich in β-carotene, which can be converted into it in human body. Vitamin A and β -carotene can promote the formation of photosensitive pigments in the eyes, prevent night blindness, strengthen the color discrimination ability of the eyes, and improve the problems of eye fatigue and dry eyes. However, more than 70% of carotene can not be absorbed when carrots are eaten raw. Researchers have shown through many experiments that there are two most scientific ways to eat carrots: first, cut carrots into pieces for seasoning, stew them with meat, and it is best to use a pressure cooker. The contact of air makes the preservation rate of carotene as high as 97%. Secondly, cut carrots into pieces and fry them with enough edible oil before eating, so that the absorption and utilization rate of carotene can reach 90%.
It can be seen that the cooking method of mixing carrots and white radishes with cold dishes or stewing together will lead to the reduction of the nutritional value of one of the radishes. In addition, this cooking method will also lead to "civil war", because the content of vitamin C in white radishes is very high, while carrots contain an enzyme that resists vitamin C, which can destroy vitamin C in white radishes. When the two meet, the loss of vitamin C in white radishes will be heavy, and its nutritional value will naturally be greatly reduced.
It should be reminded that although white radish has a good digestive function, it should not be eaten in large quantities because of its cool nature, deficiency of the spleen and stomach, chronic gastritis and gastric ulcer. For female friends, the intake of carrots should be moderate. Otherwise, menstrual disorder and infertility may come to you. This is because long-term intake of excessive carotene will affect the lutein synthesis of ovaries, and some even cause amenorrhea, anovulation or menstrual disorder.