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The Beauty of the Watermelon Radish

Watermelon Radish

Look what I found at my latest trip to the farmer’s market. Watermelon Radish! Have you ever purchased a vegetable because of its appearance? I bought the watermelon radish because it was so pretty!!! Its beauty is truly amazing. Looking like a green turnip on the outside, its inner beauty is stunning! When sliced, it is a vibrant fuchsia color with a green rind around it and powerfully packed with phytochemicals.

Radish

Initially, unbeknownst to me, my husband made a slaw with the watermelon radish. Though all foods end up in the same place when we ingest them, I thought this vegetable should be prepared in a way that will display its natural beauty and, of course, taste. I, therefore, recommend pickling the watermelon radish.

Pickled Watermelon Radish

Pickled Watermelon Radish Recipe:

1 watermelon radish thinly sliced

1 fresh ginger (about thumb size) thinly sliced

1 tablespoon coriander

½ teaspoon sea salt

2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

1/3 orange juice

3 cups water

Create brine by combining water, ginger, coriander, sea salt, orange juice and vinegar.  Pour over watermelon radish. Make sure the brine completely covers radish. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours to a day.

Watermelon Radish Slaw

1 watermelon radish

1 small green apple

1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated

1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

 

Grated watermelon radish with apple and ginger

Grate watermelon, apple and ginger. Combine ingredients and serve.

Watermelon Radish

Like most radishes, the watermelon radish has a sharp piquant taste as a result of its sulfur content. Because of its sulfureted essence, it is an effective anticarcinogen whether eaten raw or cooked.

Here are the healing properties of the watermelon radish:

  • Liver and gallbladder disorders (Radishes, in general, are considered foods for the liver and gallbladder.)
  • Functional digestive disorders (slow or difficult digestion) because of their aperitif and tonic effects
  • Sinusitis and bronchitis
  • Cancer prevention-impedes cellular mutations that lead to cancer

This vegetable is almost 95% water. It has very little protein, fat and carbohydrate. It is high in folate about 27 mg/100g. Potassium is also high about 232mg/100.

If you haven’t tried this vegetable, look for it at your farmer’s market. Trust me, it will be worth the trip and your health.

 

 

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About Author:

Etta Hornsteiner

Etta Hornsteiner

Etta Hornsteiner has spent 12 years as an Educator teaching both English and Acting. Her love for fitness led her into bodybuilding competitions and later into a career as a personal trainer. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree with honors from Acadia University in Nova Scotia, Canada in English and minors in Sociology and Spanish, a Master’s degree in Education with emphasis in Theatre from Regent University in Virginia Beach, Virginia, a Master's degree in Integrative Health and Wellness Coaching from Maryland University of Integrative Health, and a coaching certificate from Duke Integrative Health. She is certified by the National Board of Health and Wellness Coaching and the International Coaching Federation. She is the author of the Ten Guiding Lights to Health and Wholeness.

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