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tmauck4472
tmauck4472 Posts: 1,783 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Just found my new go to snack, it's a good thing I really like them.


Found this at FASTFITTIPS

Whether you’re convinced that you don’t like radishes, or have simply never tried them, I’m going to tell you why they should become part of your regular diet.

Radish nutrition facts are ideal for fat loss, so keep reading to find out more about the health benefits of radishes.

Radish Nutrition Facts

Radishes are a low calorie vegetable that have no fat or cholesterol. With very little sodium and no protein, radish nutrition facts reveal that the major nutrient contained in ½ cup of radishes is dietary fiber. With 2 grams of carbohydrates, however, one serving of radishes will keep you full of energy.

Considering how small they are, radishes have quite a high vitamin count. The real star among radish nutrition facts is vitamin C, giving you 14% of your daily value in just a ½ cup serving. But that’s not all; radishes have vitamin K, B6, niacin, folate and pantothenic acid. These vitamins are available in significant amounts, especially for such a small serving size.

Radish nutrition facts also reveal that just about all essential minerals are provided in ½ cup, but not in great amounts. Potassium gives you the most nutrients, with 4% of your recommended daily value. Other minerals included are calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc and manganese, giving you less than 2% of your daily recommended value.

Now that you know what’s contained in radish nutrition facts, let’s find out what health benefits they have to offer.

Health Benefits of Radishes

The biggest health benefit of radishes is how filling they are, which can help you lose weight by satisfying hunger in very few calories. Factor in the high water content and carbohydrates and radishes can help keep weight loss under control.

Radishes are also high in vitamin C, making them a good detoxifier, eliminating toxins that can make you sick. This is especially true to prevent many types of cancer including; kidney, stomach, mouth and colon cancers. But this same vitamin C is also responsible for keeping illnesses like the common cold at bay, as well as chronic illnesses like diabetes and heart disease.

Another health benefit of radishes is due to their status as an anti-congestive, which relieves congestion in the respiratory system. When you get a cold, or an allergic flare-up or infections, a healthy dose of radishes can help clear up congestion for a quicker heal time.

Radishes are also a healthy and low calorie way to cure jaundice, urinary disorders, fever, insect bites and kidney disorders. These are just a few of the many health benefits of radishes.

Now all you have to do is add one serving of radishes to your diet this week!

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  • itsmedicinalbacon
    itsmedicinalbacon Posts: 180
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    never tried them-I will make it a point this week. thank you!!
  • KANGOOJUMPS
    KANGOOJUMPS Posts: 6,472 Member
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    ME TOO!!! I LOVE LOVE THEM!!!,i have celery with them too!, it is my every day snack, YUMMY!
  • lovedtorun
    lovedtorun Posts: 75
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    I love Radishes already. Thanks for the nutritious information about them!
  • jessicawrites
    jessicawrites Posts: 235 Member
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    I like to bite off the tip, sprinkle on a little bit of salt, then crunch up the rest of it. More satisfying than pretzels! (Plus they don't get wedged into your molars like pretzels do).
  • janemem
    janemem Posts: 575 Member
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    I pickle them with fresh green chilli peppers and snack on these as often as I like because they are so filling and tasty.
    I always knew they were good for you but never realised quite how good they are.
    I shall carry on snacking and feeling very good about it while I'm at it! :)
  • tmauck4472
    tmauck4472 Posts: 1,783 Member
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    I pickle them with fresh green chilli peppers and snack on these as often as I like because they are so filling and tasty.
    I always knew they were good for you but never realised quite how good they are.
    I shall carry on snacking and feeling very good about it while I'm at it! :)

    tell me the process I don't want the chili peppers but maybe some green and red peppers
  • tmauck4472
    tmauck4472 Posts: 1,783 Member
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    I like to bite off the tip, sprinkle on a little bit of salt, then crunch up the rest of it. More satisfying than pretzels! (Plus they don't get wedged into your molars like pretzels do).

    I like salt on them too, but trying to cut down on sodium...mfp says for 11 med sized radish's there is 19 grams of salt, I had to look it up and see and I think they have it way wrong. That's how I found this nutritional value on them.
  • tmauck4472
    tmauck4472 Posts: 1,783 Member
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    never tried them-I will make it a point this week. thank you!!

    Your welcome.
  • huntindawg1962
    huntindawg1962 Posts: 277 Member
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    The red ones seem to be better when you can get them with their greens still on them and cut them off yourself - for some reason they just seem to have a little better taste than the ones you buy bagged that have the greens already removed. - IMO.
  • albayin
    albayin Posts: 2,524 Member
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    I snack on Daikon Raddish. They are watery, crispy and delicious. :)
  • tmauck4472
    tmauck4472 Posts: 1,783 Member
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    I snack on Daikon Raddish. They are watery, crispy and delicious. :)

    I have not tried those yet, but they are on list of things to try
  • tmauck4472
    tmauck4472 Posts: 1,783 Member
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    The red ones seem to be better when you can get them with their greens still on them and cut them off yourself - for some reason they just seem to have a little better taste than the ones you buy bagged that have the greens already removed. - IMO.

    fresher is always better, the ones in the bags are older and very mild tasting
  • Rocbola
    Rocbola Posts: 1,998 Member
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    And Radishes are SUPER easy to grow!! They only take a month so you get crop after crop all summer.
  • albayin
    albayin Posts: 2,524 Member
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    I snack on Daikon Raddish. They are watery, crispy and delicious. :)

    I have not tried those yet, but they are on list of things to try

    Try to pick up those thin and firm ones. Big thick ones might have shallow in the middle and taste like ...cotton. :(
  • wasveganvictoria88
    wasveganvictoria88 Posts: 249 Member
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    I LOVE radishes...when I was a student I'd eat them like a bag of crisps...just cos (not even to loose weight!).
  • janemem
    janemem Posts: 575 Member
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    tell me the process I don't want the chili peppers but maybe some green and red peppers

    Sorry for the late response but I have only just seen your comment.
    I just mix cider or white wine vinegar with a little bit of salt (you can also add sugar if you don't like things too sharp) and either add a sachet of pickling spice if I have some or throw in some cloves, peppercorns, cinnamon stick, dried or crushed chilli's, bay leaf and sliced or whole garlic cloves depending on the size. I'll simmer this with the lid of the pan off for a couple of minutes and then leave to cool for a while.
    Meanwhile I'll have top + tailed the radishes and put them in a clean sterilised glass jar. You can put them in whole or halve them. I mainly halve them as you can pack more in the jar then but it is nice to leave the smaller ones whole. If you are adding any other vegetables then either layer them or just add a bit of this and a bit of that as you go along. With bell peppers just cut them up how you like, sliced batons might be nice, and pop them in with the radishes.
    Once you've got your jar packed to just below the neck pour the cooled spiced vinegar until it covers all the veg, secure the lid firmly and put in a larder or cool place for at least a week or so.
    If you use red radishes the vinegar turns a lovely pink colour. That's half the reason why I like pickling them, lol!
    I also pickle carrots and cabbage in much the same way but obviously you need to peel the carrots first.
    I can't give exact quantities because I honestly never measure anything out when it comes to pickles, I just add until it tastes right, lol!
    Good luck if you do give it a try, let me know how you get on. :)
  • Meadows18
    Meadows18 Posts: 206 Member
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    I love Radishes already. Thanks for the nutritious information about them!

    Absolutely love radishes, especially when they are really hot. Gonna go and buy some today.
  • Meadows18
    Meadows18 Posts: 206 Member
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  • ImpishScoundrel
    ImpishScoundrel Posts: 49
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    Well, I guess it's a good thing I planted a lot of them this year.
  • janemem
    janemem Posts: 575 Member
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    Well, I guess it's a good thing I planted a lot of them this year.

    Oh I'm so jealous of you! :) I tried to buy some today as I'm running out of my pickled radishes but couldn't find any for love nor money.

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