Radishes originate from Central Asia. They have been grown as a vegetable crop since about 1000 BC, in China, Japan, Egypt, Rome and Greece. Today they are grown and consumed all over the world.
In addition to being a tasty addition to various salads, fresh radishes are extremely good for health. 100 g of radishes contain only 16 calories, which makes them a suitable product for weight loss and maintaining a healthy weight.
Fresh radishes are also a good source of antioxidants, minerals, vitamins and dietary fiber. Their composition includes vitamin C, folate, vitamin B6, riboflavin, thiamine and minerals such as iron, magnesium, copper and calcium. They also contain essential oil, which enhances the secretion of the digestive glands and improves the activity of the digestive system.
100 g of radish provide about 15 mg of vitamin C. It plays a key role in combating oxidative stress, as well as a cofactor for some enzymes involved in collagen synthesis, fatty acid metabolism.
Due to its antioxidant properties, vitamin C is useful in the prevention of cancer, inflammation, and helps to increase immunity.
According to a study by the University of Ohio, the content of anthocyanin in radishes, which gives them a red color, helps to slow the growth of tumor cells in colon cancer.
Radishes are also good for the kidneys. Studies show that the anti-inflammatory properties of red vegetables protect the kidneys from infections. Consumption of radishes is believed to help reduce the accumulation of toxins in the blood, thus lowering their concentration in the kidneys.