Funny Holidays - Horseradish Day

The Slavs ate root vegetables long before potatoes appeared in Rus' There were always beets, carrots, turnips, rutabaga, radishes, parsnips and other vegetables on the table A holiday has been established in honor of one of the most useful and popular root crops Horseradish Day is celebrated annually on June 13th The juicy, thick, golden-colored roots are ideal for preparing seasoning for meat and fish “Horseradish is not sweeter than radish,” our ancestors said Both vegetables are truly distinguished by their bitter taste and pungent odor But hot and pungent horseradish contains more vitamins C, PP, B1 and B6, iron, calcium, magnesium, sodium and phosphorus than radish Therefore, it has long been used both in cooking and for medicinal purposes In the old days, grated horseradish root was used to get rid of colds, dysentery, scurvy, urolithiasis and migraines Modern research has shown that the root vegetable helps slow down the spread of cancer cells in the body, in the lungs and liver in particular Horseradish contains biologically active compounds, such as sinigrin, lysozyme and others, which inhibit the development of oncology Due to the content of isothiocyanates in the vegetable, the body's metabolism accelerates Therefore, eating horseradish promotes weight loss and normalizes the gastrointestinal tract, eliminates toxins and reduces blood pressure due to the diuretic properties of the root vegetable The vegetable is eaten to prevent vitamin deficiency and strengthen the immune system The root contains estrogens of plant origin, so it is used in complex hormone replacement therapy for women during menopause Horseradish leaves, rich in vitamin C and carotene, are added to sauerkraut, made into snacks and seasonings The vegetable is included in dishes not only of national Russian cuisine In Japan, horseradish is used to make wasabi, a paste that is served with sushi The root vegetable has long been known as an anthelmintic drug Therefore, its consumption together with raw fish protects the body from worms, bacteria and viruses In Spain, the juice of rábano silvestre, a wild radish, is used as a nasal drop or as a compress, and horseradish is used as a savory snack In Germany, Meerrettich and Sahnemeerrettich seasonings with cream are prepared from the rhizomes The famous Czech "Boar's Knee" is served not only with a side dish of sauerkraut, but also with mustard and horseradish In Austria, the bitter, pungent-smelling vegetable is used in the preparation of traditional tafelspitz - boiled beef with vegetables The root vegetable is used for medicinal purposes and eaten in all countries where this representative of the Brassicaceae family grows On June 13, in honor of the holiday, people remember the health benefits of horseradish and share folk recipes for potions and delicious dishes