- They come in colours like red, white and black
- Then can be as long as 3 feet!
- The leafy tops of radishes can be added to salads for a peppery zest
- Radishes were cultivated in Egypt during the rule of the Pharaoh’s (2780 B.C.E.)
- Are an excellent source of Vitamin C. The leaves contain almost 6 times more vitamin C than the root.
- Cooking radishes destroys the vitamin C content.
- Radishes help increase the flow of bile, helping to maintain a healthy gallbladder and liver and improving digestion.
- In India, radish seeds are used for cosmetic purposes. An emulsion of radish seeds, applied to the face, is said to remove blackheads and freckles.
- Since radishes are a member of the cruciferous family, they are cancer-protective like broccoli, cabbage, kale and Brussels sprouts.
- Radish roots and greens can be used to treat stomach discomfort.
