{"id":4536,"date":"2023-06-06T10:10:45","date_gmt":"2023-06-06T03:10:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/how-eating-radish-benefits-your-health\/"},"modified":"2023-06-06T10:10:45","modified_gmt":"2023-06-06T03:10:45","slug":"how-eating-radish-benefits-your-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=4536","title":{"rendered":"How Eating Radish Benefits Your Health"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"drop-cap text-big text-gray\"> <span class=\"drop-cap__first text-dropcap \">A<\/span>s a wellness writer, one of my greatest missions is to celebrate unsung heroes that rightly deserve more airtime. Whether that involves me <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/plum-benefits\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/plum-benefits\/\">waxing poetic about plums<\/a> (over prunes) or covering the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/how-to-pick-watermelon\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/how-to-pick-watermelon\/\">merits of buying \u201cugly\u201d produce<\/a>, I take great pleasure in reminding readers of less popular but no less tasty and nutritious fare.<\/div>\n<p>With that said, my goal of the day is to put a certain cruciferous veggie on a pedestal: the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/spicy-radish-salad-recipe\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/spicy-radish-salad-recipe\/\">humble radish<\/a>. It might not be your first pick when you head to the produce aisle, but based on its variety of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/yeolmu-kimchi-recipe\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/yeolmu-kimchi-recipe\/\">health benefits<\/a>, it absolutely deserves a spot in your shopping cart, and ultimately on your plate.<\/p>\n<h2>7 radish benefits dietitians want you to be aware of<\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s jump right into things by getting to the (pun alert) *root* of this crunchy, cruciferous vegetable.<\/p>\n<h3>1. They\u2019re rich in vitamin C<\/h3>\n<p>Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant with boundless potential to aid your health on many levels\u2014and radishes happen to be a great source of it. \u201cJust half a cup of radishes offers about 14 percent of your recommended daily allowance [for vitamin C],\u201d says registered dietitian <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguthealthdoctor.com\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.theguthealthdoctor.com\/about\/\">Megan Rossi<\/a>, PhD, RD.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, vitamin C is a famous ally for immunity, but that\u2019s not all. \u201cVitamin C has been shown to help prevent cell damage and [promote] collagen production in test tube studies, which in turn has been shown to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/foods-to-pair-with-collagen\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/foods-to-pair-with-collagen\/\">support healthy skin and blood vessels<\/a>,\u201d Dr. Rossi adds.<\/p>\n<h3>2. They offer a range of good-for-you micronutrients<\/h3>\n<p>Vitamin C isn\u2019t the only micronutrient that these root veggies stand to offer, says Dr. Rossi. They also pack a <a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/169276\/nutrients\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/169276\/nutrients\">variety of other antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals<\/a>, including but not limited to vitamin K, vitamin B6, folate, beta carotene, potassium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, zinc, and selenium. (The more, the merrier.)<\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content \" style=\"\" data-module-init=\"related-content\" data-module-immediate=\"\" v-cloak=\"\">\n<div class=\"related-content__wrapper \" v-cloak=\"\" :class=\"{'is-loaded':isLoaded}\">\n<p> <span class=\"inline pr-6 text-seafoam-dark\">Related Stories<\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <related-content class=\"related-content__links\" parent-article-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/radish-benefits\/\" current-title=\"Radishes Are One of the Most Gut-Friendly Foods You Can Eat, Says an RD\u2014Here\u2019s Why\" current-image=\"Stocksy_txpd24bbdf57ob300_Small_2011238-425x285.jpg\" v-on:parsely-posts-loaded=\"onPostsLoaded\" start-date=\"2022-12-05\" tag=\"div\" inline-template=\"\" url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/radish-benefits\/\" secret=\"w5ztterVB03LGZJLfXS0hf3EvQBuFFIWew9hmVQxthU\" apikey=\"wellandgood.com\" limit=\"3\"> <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"related-content__card mb-[10px] sm:mb-[20px]\" :class=\"{'related-content__card--full':posts.length === 1}\" v-for=\"(post, key) in posts\"> <a v-on:click.prevent=\"trackLinkGA($event, key)\" :href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/radish-benefits\/post.url\" data-url-source=\"related-content\" class=\"related-content__link\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content__card--image bg-tan\" :style=\"{ backgroundImage: 'url(' + post.image_url + ')' }\"> <img :src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/radish-benefits\/post.image_url\" :alt=\"post.title\"\/> <\/div>\n<p> <\/a>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <\/related-content> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>3. They pack gut-friendly fiber<\/h3>\n<p>According to the USDA, a cup of sliced radishes pack nearly <a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/169276\/nutrients\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/169276\/nutrients\">two grams of fiber<\/a>. Even better, radishes contain <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/foods-with-soluble-and-insoluble-fiber\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/foods-with-soluble-and-insoluble-fiber\/\">both soluble and insoluble fiber<\/a>, both of which benefit digestion in different ways. As a reminder, soluble fiber slows down digestion\u2014which is good news if you\u2019re dealing with diarrhea, bloating, and stomach cramps\u2014while insoluble fiber revs up digestion, making it helpful for constipation.<\/p>\n<h3>4. They contain isothiocyanates<\/h3>\n<p>Similar to other cruciferous veggies like cauliflower and cabbage, radish root \u201chas been shown to contain several types of isothiocyanates (ITCs)\u2014which are beneficial plant chemicals\u2014that have shown anti-cancer and gut-loving properties,\u201d Dr. Rossi shares.<\/p>\n<p>According to a <a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/10.1002\/mnfr.201300684\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/10.1002\/mnfr.201300684\">2014 review in <em>Molecular Nutrition &amp; Food Research<\/em><\/a>, isothiocyanates \u201csuppress tumor growth by generating reactive oxygen species or by inducing cycle arrest leading to apoptosis.\u201d In short, consuming foods with ITCs\u2014radishes included\u2014can help to reduce the risk of cancer.<\/p>\n<h3>5. They\u2019re antifungal<\/h3>\n<p>\u201cRadishes contain the antifungal protein RsAFP2, which has been shown to <a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/full\/10.1111\/j.1365-2958.2012.08017.x\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/full\/10.1111\/j.1365-2958.2012.08017.x\">inhibit growth of certain types of yeast<\/a>, such as Candida albicans, in test tube studies,\u201d Dr. Rossi says. Since <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/biohm-candida-report-gut-health\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/biohm-candida-report-gut-health\/\">candida overgrowth<\/a> can result in yeast infections, digestive distress, fatigue, and other undesirable symptoms and conditions, consider radishes to be a natural antidote to mitigate your risks.<\/p>\n<h3>6. They\u2019re protective against ulcers<\/h3>\n<p>Once again, radishes are veritable all-stars for the digestive system, even when juiced. \u201cOne study shows that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3745266\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3745266\/\">radish juice may help prevent gastric ulcers<\/a> by protecting gastric tissue and strengthening the mucosal barrier,\u201d Dr. Rossi says. Although this study was performed on rats, the researchers note that the results aligned with the use of radishes to treat ulcers in folk medicine.<\/p>\n<h3>7. They\u2019re highly satisfying to eat<\/h3>\n<p>ICYMI, there\u2019s science behind the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/why-i-crave-crunchy-food\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/why-i-crave-crunchy-food\/\">satisfaction of chomping on crunchy foods<\/a>\u2014with radishes among them. \u201cIn the case of fresh produce, like fruits and vegetables, fresher produce tends to be noisier and has a higher nutrient value,\u201d gastrophysicist <a href=\"https:\/\/www.psy.ox.ac.uk\/people\/charles-spence\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.psy.ox.ac.uk\/people\/charles-spence\">Charles Spence<\/a>, PhD, previously told Well+Good.<\/p>\n<p>Crunchy foods can even help you stay more present while eating, reduce stress, and enhance reward pathways. In other words, a bit of crisp and crunch goes a long way to promote your overall eating experience\u2014and even more so when these foods offer additional nutritional benefits to boot.<\/p>\n<h2>Tips to get more radishes in your diet<\/h2>\n<p>On a parting note, Dr. Rossi suggests a few tasty and creative ways to up your intake of radishes (and thus their diverse benefits):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Roast them<\/strong>. \u201cThrow them in with your roasted vegetables; they will not only look great but will be sweet to eat,\u201d the dietitian notes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cut them up and toss them into your go-to meals<\/strong>. \u201cAdd radishes to tacos, wraps, and sandwiches for a satisfying crunch,\u201d Dr. Rossi says. \u201cFor a peppery and pretty contrast, you can also slice them up and add them to any salad.\u201d Of course, it\u2019s also worth adding them to your crudit\u00e9 rotation, using them to scoop up hummus, ranch, or whatever your dip of choice may be.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ferment them FTW<\/strong>. \u201cTake inspiration from Japanese and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/korean-condiments\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/korean-condiments\/\">Korean cuisines<\/a> and pickle them for a vinegary flavor,\u201d Dr. Rossi says.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1675549\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As a wellness writer, one of my greatest missions is to celebrate unsung heroes that rightly deserve more airtime. 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