February Vegetable of the Month: Radish
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Fun Facts
Radishes are members of the Brassicaceae (mustard or cabbage) family. The root is related to kale, broccoli, cauliflower, and horseradish, among others.
Radishes are related to wasabi, a type of horseradish, which in paste form is a staple condiment of Japanese cuisine.
Because they grow rapidly, radish plants are ideal for children's gardens. The scientific name for the genus that includes radishes is Raphanus, Greek for "quickly appearing."
Nutritional Information and Health Benefits
Radishes are a great low-cal snack; one cup of sliced radishes has only 19 calories.
Fresh roots are good source of vitamin C; provide about 15 mg or 25% of DRI of vitamin C per 100 g. Vitamin C is a powerful water soluble anti-oxidant required by the body for synthesis of collagen. It helps the body scavenge harmful free radicals, prevention from cancers, inflammation and help boost immunity.
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