There was once a time when I didn’t know how delicious radishes were. For some reason, I thought I disliked them, so I stayed away from them. All along never realizing that the crisp, subtly spicy, earthy vegetable would one day be one of my favorites.
It was only after unknowingly eating radishes in a salad that I fell in love with them. Now I eat them raw, put them in my sandwiches, and cook with them in many meals. And it’s a good thing I do; radishes are powerhouses of health benefits.
Like any vegetable, you can expect the radish to be full of nutrients. Red radishes are full of vitamins K, A, C, B6, and E. They also store many antioxidants, as well as phytonutrients and minerals like potassium, zinc, and phosphorous
Many of those nutrients are great for healthy skin. Some radish lovers grind the radish into a fine paste and use it like a face mask to promote healthy, clear, hydrated skin.
The high vitamin C content of radishes makes them excellent immune system boosters. The potassium in radishes contributes to a lower blood pressure. And amazingly, radishes are known to heal damage to red blood cells and promote oxygen in the bloodstream.
Raw radish has a high water content, perfect for keeping you hydrated. So eat up and enjoy this little wonderfood.
Never heard of it before tho
But look at the vitamins it contains I am definitely gonna look for it.
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They are easy to grow too. Going to plant some.
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Radishes diced are a great substitute for homefries :)
To me, radishes are bitter and spicy, but I eat them anyway because bitter foods are foods that we don't eat enough of. Still, a few go a long way.
They are amazing in taste.
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Alright you've sold me on the radishes. They sound really good the way you describe them. I havent had them in years but I'm putting them on my grocery list today.
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Many people probably don't know that, the wasabi you dip your sushi before eating is not wasabi at all. Wasabi itself is hard to grow and expensive. It belongs to the radish family. So the so called wasabi you find at Japanese restaurants is actually radish; the paste is made of radish. So if you are a sushi lover, then you may have consumed more radish than you think you have.
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The city I live in has a really fun art movement where stores and buildings have large radish sculptures up throughout the city!
Here is a cute example of one of the radishes; the city is covered in them.
Great post!