Daikon Radish

Description

An Asian root vegetable that is a long, white, carrot shaped radish that is crisp and juicy with a milder taste than red radishes. The daikon can be cooked for a long time without losing its taste and texture. It can be sliced or grated for use in salads and it is also popular cooked or pickled. Daikon radish is a nutritious, low-calorie cruciferous vegetable that may promote your health in various ways. Eating it may help you maintain a healthy body weight and protect against chronic conditions, such as heart disease and certain cancers. Evidence suggests that daikon and other radish varieties shouldn’t be eaten by people with gallstones. Other than that, it is not commonly known as an allergen and is generally considered healthy for everyone. Since radishes are packed with vitamins and minerals without many carbs or calories, they are a healthy vegetable to add to your diet. However, eating significant amounts of radishes may interfere with hormone production in your thyroid if you have an iodine deficiency.