Choose smooth, brightly coloured, medium sized radishes. Attached tops should be green and fresh looking.

Radishes are rich in ascorbic acid, folic acid, and potassium. They are a good source of vitamin B6, riboflavin, magnesium, copper, and calcium. One cup of sliced red radish bulbs provides approximately 19 Calories, largely from carbohydrates Fat free, saturated fat free,  low sodium, cholesterol free, low calorie, high in vitamin C.

Jaundice: It is extremely useful in treating jaundice because it removes bilirubin and also keeps its production at a stable level. It also reduces the destruction of red blood cells that happens to people suffering from jaundice by increasing the supply of fresh oxygen to the blood and acts as a powerful detoxifier too. Regular consumption of radishes protects your liver and gallbladder from infections and ulcers.

Piles & Constipation: Radishes are considered roughage, which facilitates digestion, water retention, and it fixes constipation, which is one of the major causes of piles. As such a good detoxifier, it helps heal the symptoms of piles very quickly.

Urinary Disorders: Radishes are diurectic in nature, which means that they increase the production of urine and also cures inflammation and a burning feeling during urination.

Weight Loss: Radishes are very filling, which mean that they satisfy your hunger without running up your calorie count.

Cancer: Since radishes are detoxifiers and are rich in vitamin-C, folic and anthocyanins, they have been connected to treating many types of cancer, particularly colon, kidney, intestinal, stomach and oral cancer. Also useful against leucoderma(Raddish seeds).

Respiratory Disorders, Bronchitis and Asthma: Radishes are an anti-congestive, meaning that it decreases congestion of the respiratory system including irritation of the nose, throat, wind-pipe and lungs that can come from colds, infections, allergies and other causes.

Blood Pressure: Radishes are a very good source of potassium which helps in reducing Blood pressure.

Diabetes: Radish has low glycemic index, which means that eating it does not impact blood sugar levels. It also helps regulate the absorption of sugars into the bloodstream, meaning that diabetics don’t have to worry as much about sudden spikes or drops when eating, or being away from food for a certain amount of time.

Skin Disorders: Vitamin-C, phosphorus, zinc and some members of vitamin-B complex that are present in radishes are good for the skin. The water in radishes also helps to maintain healthy moisture levels in the skin. Smashed raw radish is a good cleanser and serves as an efficient face pack.

Fever: Radishes lower body temperature and relieve inflammation from fevers. A good method of intake is drinking radish juice mixed with black salt, and since they act as good disinfectants, radishes also fight infections that can cause fever.

Kidney Disorders: As a diurectic, cleanser, and disinfectant, radishes help in the treatment of many kidney disorders. Its diurectic properties help wash away the toxins accumulated in the kidneys .

Dehydration: Radishes are mostly composed of water, and they are a great way to keep your body hydrated, which is beneficial to many different parts of health.

Respiratory Conditions and Sore Throats: Radishes have a strong, natural spice to them, and they are also quite pungent, which is very good for preventing illness, and it also eliminates excess mucus in the throat.

Vitamin-C and Immune System Health:  A half cup of radishes per day in a salad or just as a snack is nearly 15% of your daily intake of Vitamin-C and improves the immune system.

Other Benefits:  radishes work as a good appetizer, mouth and breath freshener, laxative, and metabolism regulator. People whose weekly diets are supplemented with normal amounts of radish see an improvement in blood circulation, and radishes are a good treatment for headaches, acidity, constipation, nausea, obesity, sore throat, whooping cough, gastric problems, gall stones, and dyspepsia.

Store radishes in a plastic bag in the refrigerator, removing the tops if you're not going to use them right away

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