Radishes
Radishes (Raphanus sativus) are round root vegetables with a thin red skin and white inner flesh.
Health benefits of Radishes
- Increased Protection from Bacterial and Viral Infections
- Increased Immune Function
- Reduced Cancer Risk
- Reduced Risk of Colon Cancer
- Protection Against Heart Disease
- Regulation of Blood Sugar and Insulin Dependence
- Slowing the progression of AIDS
- Slowing Aging
- DNA Repair and Protection
- Protection Against Dementia
- Alleviation of Cardiovascular Disease
- Alleviation of Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- Promoted Eye Health
- Alzheimer's Protection
- Osteoporosis Protection
- Stroke Prevention
- Reduced Risk of Type II Diabetes
- Reduced Frequency of Migraine Headaches
- Alleviation of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
- Antioxidant Protection
- Prevention of Epileptic Seizures
- Alleviation of the Common Cold
- Prevention of Alopecia (Spot Baldness)
- Alleviation of Inflammation
Some of these health benefits come from nutrients concentrated in this food, and may not be effects of the food itself.
How to choose Radishes
Look for firm radishes with no signs of wilting or wrinkling. If the leaves are attached you can see how old the radishes are by how wilted the leaves look.
How to store Radishes
Radishes can be stored in a plastic bag in the fridge for 2-3 weeks. Adding a wet paper towel and cutting off the green tops will help keep the roots crisp by retaining moisture.
Climate and origin
The exact origin of radishes is unknown but they are thought to have originated in the region of West Asia and Europe. Radishes are quick to germinate and grow and thus are available year round in most countries. Radishes favor cool temperate climates but have been hybridized to grow in almost any weather.
Taste
Radishes have a lightly sharp spicy taste and a crisp crunchy texture.
Substitutes with more vitamins
Miscellaneous information
Radishes germinate fast (3-7 days) and mature within 4 weeks, making them a popular garden vegetable for kids (or adults) with little patience to wait for harvesting.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrition Facts | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Serving Size | |||
| 100 grams (100g) | |||
| Calories | 16 | ||
| % Daily Value * | |||
| Total Fat 0.1g | 0% | ||
| Saturated Fat 0.03g | 0% | ||
| Trans Fat 0g | |||
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | ||
| Sodium 39mg | 2% | ||
| Total Carbohydrate 3.4g | 1% | ||
| Dietary Fiber 1.6g | 6% | ||
| Total Sugars 1.9g | 4% | ||
| Includes --g Added Sugars | --% | ||
| Protein 0.68g | 1% | ||
| Vitamin C 14.8mg | 16% | ||
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% | ||
| Iron 0.34mg | 2% | ||
| Calcium 25mg | 2% | ||
| Potassium 233mg | 5% | ||
| Phosphorus 20mg | 2% | ||
| *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | |||