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Potential Health Benefits
Not only are radish microgreens even richer in nutrients than the fully grown variety, but they are so small that it’s easy to consume a lot of them in one sitting and reap the benefits. Some people – especially children – might find it challenging to consume lots of radishes in one meal. But a handful of crunchy little radish microgreens stirred into a salad or concealed in a sandwich is much easier to eat!
Nutrient-dense
Packed with antioxidants, radish microgreens contain an array of vitamins and minerals, including iron, calcium, and fiber. All microgreens are good for you. But researchers looking at 25 different varieties found that there are four types of microgreens in particular that have very high levels of carotenoids, along with vitamin C, vitamin E, and vitamin K. The good news is that radish microgreens (specifically the green daikon variety) were one of those four! The nutrients in radish microgreens support the body in all sorts of ways. Their high vitamin C nutrient content can help boost your immune system and assist with the production of collagen to aid healing. Meanwhile, the vitamin A they contain helps promote good vision. Radish microgreens may also offer protection against cancer. They contain compounds that are broken down into molecules called isothiocyanates when combined with water. Isothiocyanates can help prevent the formation of tumors and aid the body in ridding itself of cancer-causing substances.
Good for digestion
Radish microgreens are great for your digestion, too. They contain plenty of fiber, with studies showing improved digestive function in rats given powder made from radish greens after being fed a high-cholesterol diet. They contain compounds that are broken down into molecules called isothiocyanates when combined with water. Isothiocyanates can help prevent the formation of tumors and aid the body in ridding itself of cancer-causing substances.
