Radish

Radishes and their greens provide an excellent source of vitamin C.  Radish leaves  contain almost six times the vitamin C content of their root and are also a good source of calcium.Radish vary in color from white to black.
Radish is a member of the Cruciferae Radishes were a common food in Egypt before the building of the pyramids and is one of our most ancient cultivated plants.Generally commercial radishes are approximately 2 cm in diameter and are either red or white.
In theWest, the radish is commonly seen as a small-rooted, short-season vegetable normally consumed in salads
Health Benefits of Radish :
1.  Beneficial for the teeth, gums, nerves, hair and nails.
2.  Stimulate appetite.
3.  Relieve nervous exhaustion.
4.  Respiratory problems
5.  Digestive problems
6.  Relieves constipation
7.  Runny nose
8.  Helps to reduce overweight or obesity and dissolves gall stones.
9.  Helpful in cases of tuberculosis.
10. Radish also has a mild diuretic effect, increasing the production of urine by the kidneys.
11.  Good for diabetics just like cucumber and bitter gourd.

 Nutrient Content: Good source of Vitamin C, potassium and magnesium, plus trace  amounts of other nutrients. Four radishes supplies 5 kilocalories.and also contain below

1.   Vitamin A : 30 I.U.
2.   Vitamin B : Thiamine .03 mg.;
3.   Phosphorus : 31 mg.
4.   Vitamin C : 24 mg.
5.   Calcium : 37 mg.
6.   Iron : 1.0 mg
7.   Potassium : 130 mg.
8.   Carbohydrates : 4.2 gm.
9.   Protein : 1.2 gm.
10. Calories : 20