Vegetable
Radish
A crisp, peppery root that gently stirs the appetite and supports the liver and digestion.
🌱 What it is
The radish is a small, crisp root vegetable with a peppery bite, eaten raw or lightly cooked along with its edible leafy tops.
✨ How it may help
- may help support digestion by gently stirring the appetite
- may help support liver function with natural plant compounds
- may help support immune health with vitamin C
- may help support fresh breath and oral comfort
🥄 How to use it
Slice thin into salads, grate over grain bowls, or eat a few with a little salt before a meal to wake up digestion.
🥗 Nutrition
Per 1 cup sliced, raw (116g) · about 19 calories
- Vitamin C 17.2mg
- Fiber 1.9g
- Potassium 270mg
- Folate 29mcg
Source: USDA FoodData Central
⚖️ Caution
Their sharp bite can irritate a sensitive or ulcerated stomach, so start with small amounts. People with gallstones or a thyroid condition should keep portions modest and check with a doctor.
🍃 A note from nature
Radishes push up quickly from the soil with surprising color and bite, a cheerful little sign of new growth.