SS: Radish

Sleuth Smarts Sunday.

Um, can we talk about these radishes for a second?! I got them at the @ashlandfoodcoop, and they are HUGE and absolutely glowing!

In honor of these beauties, I'm breaking down a few of their awesome perks. The zingy radish (which means "root" in Latin) has some amazing health benefits!

SS FUN FACTS:

High in minerals including potassium, which helps lower blood pressure and is a primary electrolyte in your body.

Contains glucosinolates--beneficial sulfur-containing compounds that inhibit cancer cell growth and prompt cancer cell death.

Increases excretion of calcium oxalate which reduces kidney stones.

Helps liver function. It was even found that the Spanish Black variety detoxes acetaminophen, a medication in Tylenol that can cause liver damage!

…Now those are some rockin' radishes!