by
Stepy —
February 21, 2020
- Radishes are a crisp, peppery vegetable. They are part of the cruciferous vegetable family, which includes health superstars like kale, spinach, and broccoli. They may not get as much attention as most vegetables, but the health benefits of eating radishes are many.
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- Let’s look at the health benefits of eating radishes:
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- Cancer-preventing:
- Radishes, like most cruciferous vegetables are linked to cancer prevention and help reduce free radicals in the body. They contain nutrients known as glucosinolates. Upon digestion, this compound can help to eliminate carcinogens before they damage or alter DNA. It helps prevent healthy cells from converting to malignant cells that lead to cancer. Cruciferous vegetables are shown to help prevent lung, breast and prostate cancers.
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- Eye health:
- Radishes are great for eye health, as they have a carotenoid known as lutein found in most cruciferous vegetables. Lutein helps protect against age-related disease such as cataracts and macular degeneration.
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- Heart health:
- Including organic radishes in your diet can help prevent cardiovascular disease. Cruciferous vegetables protect against heart disease, largely due to their high concentration of vitamin C and beta-carotene.
- The beta-carotene found in these vegetables decreases the risk of death from cardiovascular disease.
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- Stroke-preventing:
- Diets rich in cruciferous vegetables may also help reduce the risks of ischemic stroke.
- According to another study by the Harvard School of Public Health, one serving of fruits or vegetables a day can lower the risk of a stroke by 6 percent. Vegetables in the cruciferous family were found to be the most protective, along with green leafy vegetables and citrus fruits.
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- Weight loss:
- Radishes are very low in calories, with only 19 per cup. They are also a good source of dietary fiber, with 7% of the recommended daily value per cup.
- Fiber helps you make full so you eat less, thus you lose weight.
- Note: None of the information in our website is intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any illness or disease. The content on our website is for educational purposes only.
