Red radishes

When the first green vegetables appear in the market, you're tempted to buy a few red radishes by the moon. Aromatic, tangy and tasty, radishes are a must for snacks, appetizers or fresh salads. You won't always be able to find fresh moon radishes all year round, so it's best to make the most of this season. They are healthy and cheap, and their contribution to your health will convince you to eat them fresh. They don't have many calories, but instead contain fiber, vitamins and antioxidants.

Nutritional values red radishes (100g)

• Calories: 16kcal
• Carbohydrates (total): 3.4g
• Fiber (total): 1.6 g
• Fructose (included in carbohydrate): 0.71 g
• Carbohydrates/Sugars (total):1.86 g
• Glucose/dextrose (included in carbohydrates): 1.05 g
• Sucrose Lipids/Fats (total): 0.1 g
• Protein: 0.68 g
• Choline (Vitamin B4): 6.5 mg
• Vitamin A, IU: 7IU
• Vitamin B1 / Thiamine: 0.012 mg
• Vitamin B2 / Riboflavin: 0.039 mg
• Vitamin B: 0.071 mg
• Vitamin K (Phylloquinone - vit K1): 1.3 µg
• Vitamin C: 14.8 mg
• Vitamin B3 (vit. PP) / Niacin: 0.254 mg
• Vitamin B5 / Pantothenic acid: 0.165 mg
• Vitamin B9 / Folic acid, DFE: 25 µg

Benefits of red radishes

Red radishes are prized for their health benefits and can be eaten by anyone, raw, in salads or as a juice.

Red radish is effective in treating stomach disorders

Moon radishes are healthy for the stomach, regulate bowel transit and help maintain good digestion due to the fact that they have fiber and prevent constipation. Eating radishes also treats various stomach disorders (bloating, indigestion, helps restore the intestinal flora).

Red radish is recommended in diets

Its low calorie content of only 16 Kcal makes the red radish a star of slimming cures and is recommended in various diets. Radishes are low in fat, cholesterol and calories.
If you suffer from hypertension, red radishes regulate blood pressure thanks to their high potassium content.

Red radish prevents the common cold, flu and respiratory infections. It also has excellent results in treating bronchial asthma in children. Moon radish contains a considerable amount of vitamin C and is suitable for those with vitamin deficiencies, prevents scurvy.

Radish juice helps treat liver and bile disorders

If you often consume red radishes, liver disorders are relieved, it reduces the development of kidney stones and helps the gallbladder to function properly. If you don't want to eat them as they are, you can try radish juice. Consumed daily, they help treat urinary tract infections. Hepatitis is also relieved by treatment with radishes, as are certain liver-related skin conditions (urticaria, pruritus).

Red radish is a powerful antioxidant

Red radishes contain phenolic compounds which are bioactive substances with antioxidant effect. Eating radishes is beneficial in the treatment of some tumors and lowers the risk of cancer. Radishes, like other vegetables, help hydrate the body because they are high in water, about 95% of their weight. If you want proper hydration and energy, then opt for fresh red radishes and enjoy them daily.

Contraindications and side effects of red radishes

Radishes are contraindicated if you suffer from certain acute digestive problems: gastritis, diarrhea, colitis. Don't eat them raw if you are intolerant, but you can try juicing radishes or including them in dishes.

How can you eat red radishes?

It's simple to eat radishes as is, with a little salt or in a green salad. Raw green vegetables are healthy and keep their vitamins and minerals intact, but don't forget that you can also prepare different recipes with radishes.

You can make a radish soup that is very simple: cut the radishes into quarters and sauté in a little butter. In another saucepan, melt a tablespoon of butter and sprinkle two tablespoons of flour over it. Stir until it forms a sauce and add a quart of chicken stock. Add a cup of sour cream to the mixture and combine the flavors and then add the blanched radishes and mix everything together. At the end sauté the soup and season with nutmeg.

Another tasty recipe without many calories is Japanese salad. You need moon radishes which are sliced into thin rounds, tossed with sliced marinated fish, and add horseradish and soy sauce. You could also try a side dish of radishes boiled in water with a little butter and pepper.

Benefits of red radishes

• good detoxifier for the body
• rich in vitamin C
• lowers the risk of cancer or cardiovascular disease
• fights water retention