Horseradish , a cousin to mustard, broccoli and cabbage is also known as mountain radish. It's Asian relative is wasabi. The irritating pungent chemical gives a wake-up call to your taste buds. Many people think this plant food should be avoided just because of its offensive taste and smell.
During the flu season, I sought relief at a natural food store for a cough. What I discovered was horseradish supplement for respiratory support. I decided to do some research before purchase and was surprised to find scientific studies from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) research indicates horseradish consumption can be a natural remedy in the fight against listeria, E. coli, staphylococcus and other food pathogens (food poison).
The research fits in with the trend of seeking natural substitutes for chemical preservatives in the food industry. If this work is borne out in further research, horseradish and mustard oil could join the natural arsenal against malevolent microbes.
And horseradish also contains dietary fiber, vitamin C, folate, potassium, calcium, magnesium, zinc, and manganese.
In terms of cancer prevention, horseradish contains an organic chemical composition of enzymes and oils, like sinigrin a specific type of antioxidant that is beneficial in the defense of cancerous growth.
