High in nutrients and vitamins
Top 1 in Top 5 Health Benefits of Radish
A 1/2-cup portion of sliced radishes includes just 12 calories and almost no fat, so they won't derail your healthy eating plan. When the cravings hit, they're the ideal crunchy snack. Radishes are an excellent source of vitamin C. Just half a cup provides roughly 14% of your daily intake. Vitamin C is an antioxidant that helps your body fight free radicals and prevents cell damage caused by aging, an unhealthy lifestyle, and environmental contaminants. Vitamin C is also essential for collagen formation, which promotes healthy skin and blood vessels.
Radishes contain small amounts of:
- potassium
- folate
- riboflavin
- niacin
- vitamin B-6
- vitamin K
- calcium
- magnesium
- zinc
- phosphorous
- copper
- manganese
- sodium
