Radishes and their greens provide an excellent source of vitamin C.
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of their root and are also a good
source of calcium.
Red Globes also offer a very good source of the trace mineral
molybdenum and are a good source of potassium and folic acid.
Daikons provide a very good source of potassium and copper.
Radishes, like other member of
the cruciferous family (cabbage, kale, broccoli, Brussels sprouts), contain cancer-protective properties. Throughout
history radishes have been effective when used as a medicinal food for liver
disorders. They contain a variety of sulfur-based chemicals that increase the flow of
bile. Therefore, they help to maintain a healthy gallbladder and liver, and improve
digestion. Fresh radish roots contain a larger amount of vitamin C than cooked
radish roots. Radish greens, contain far more vitamin C, calcium, and protein than
the roots.
Red Globes also offer a very good source of the trace mineral
molybdenum and are a good source of potassium and folic acid.
Daikons provide a very good source of potassium and copper.
Radishes, like other member of
the cruciferous family (cabbage, kale, broccoli, Brussels sprouts), contain cancer-protective properties. Throughout
history radishes have been effective when used as a medicinal food for liver
disorders. They contain a variety of sulfur-based chemicals that increase the flow of
bile. Therefore, they help to maintain a healthy gallbladder and liver, and improve
digestion. Fresh radish roots contain a larger amount of vitamin C than cooked
radish roots. Radish greens, contain far more vitamin C, calcium, and protein than
the roots.
