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Radish is one of the healthiest root vegetables. It belongs to the cabbage family. It has a mild pungent taste and is used in raw salad and main recipes. The pungent flavor comes from thepresence of isothiocyanate, a chemical that boosts the production of antioxidants. Radish has no fat. It is rich in fibre. One cup of radishes has one gram of fibre. Radishes have vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant. Hundred gram of radish can meet 25% of our vitamin C needs for a day. Vitamin C boosts the production of collagen, which results in the formation of healthy skin and blood vessels. Radishes have potassium, folate, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B-6, vitamin K, calcium, magnesium, zinc, phosphorous, copper, manganese, and sodium. They also have compounds that help the body prevent tumor development and remove cancer-causing substances. Radishes have photochemical compounds that detoxify our body. Radishes also have a healthy amount of calories, and protein.
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