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Radish

Health BENEFITS of Radishes:

High in Vitamin C

  • works as an antioxidant fighting damaging free radicals
  • assists the body in making collagen protein
  • helps strengthen the immune system
    (see full list here)

High in Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)

  • helps the body convert food into energy
  • supports a healthy nervous system
  • helps make oxygen-carrying red blood cells
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High in Vitamin B9 (Folate)

  • helps the body convert food into energy
  • supports a healthy nervous system
  • assists in producing oxygen-carrying red blood cells
    (see full list here)

High in Potassium

  • works with sodium to maintain fluid and electrolyte balance
  • monitors the electrical activity of the heart
  • required for proper nerve function and muscle contraction
    (see full list here)

High in Glucosinolates (Phytonutrients)

  • help neutralize cancer-causing agents in the body
  • induce appropriate cell death (apoptosis) of cancer cells
  • promote the elimination of carcinogens from the body

High in Fermentable Fiber (Prebiotic)

  • feeds and strengthens the healthy bacteria in the gut 
  • aids in reducing heart disease and diabetes
  • helps strengthen the immune system and lowers the risk of obesity

Good Amounts of:

MACRONUTRIENT PERCENTAGE OF CALORIES
(1/2 cup sliced radishes, raw = approximately 9 calories)

78%
Carbohydrates
17%
Protein
5%
Fat

MACRONUTRIENT BREAKDOWN

(grams per 1/2 cup sliced radishes, raw)

2g
Carbohydrates

.4g
Protein

.1g
Fat

FIBER & NATURAL SUGARS

(grams per 1/2 cup sliced radishes, raw)

.9g
Fiber*

1.1g
Natural Sugars*

NET CARBS

(grams per 1/2 cup sliced radishes, raw)

1.1g
Carbohydrates – Fiber = Net Carbs

*Recommended fiber intake is 25g for women and 38g for men each day per the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.

*Natural sugars occur naturally in whole foods. There is no specific recommendation for natural sugars. However, the recommended maximum amount of "added sugar" per the American Heart Association is 24g (6 teaspoons) for women and 36g (9 teaspoons) for men each day. Added sugar is the sugar added to processed and packaged foods and does not include natural sugars. The less added sugar in your diet the better! (4g sugar = 1 teaspoon of sugar)

Nutritional Data Source: U.S. Agricultural Research Service Nutrition Data Release 28.