The root vegetable Radish is juicy and rich in fiber content. It comes in different shapes and colors.It can be sweet or pungent.
- Radish is an edible root crop which can be juicy, pungent or sweet in taste.
- Can come in different colors like red, white, purple or black.
- Can be round, cylindrical or long.
- Can be eaten raw, cooked or pickled.
- The edible parts are the leaves, the flower, the pods, the seed of the plant.
- Scientific name is Raphanus Sativus and belongs to the Brassicaceae family.
- In Asian cultures also known as Daikon.
- Rich in potassium, calcium, sodium, vitamins A, B, C & K.
- Provides minerals such as Iron, Magnesium, phosphorous & zinc.
- Has many health benefits as a diuretic, anti pyretic, helps in skin tone & maintaining moisture, helps in weight loss & reducing high blood pressure.
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