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It is a perfect and healthy snack. It has a stem with branches, with numerous hairs, and its base is connected to the root. The flowers are usually white and yellow. The skin can be red, purple, or black, but the flesh is always white. The part that is eaten is the root. It belongs to the cabbage and watercress family. There are different shapes, some are round and others resemble a carrot. Properties and benefits: It is a powerful antioxidant due to its sulfur content. It is a low-calorie food thanks to its high water content and low in proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids. It is rich in vitamins B9 and C, minerals like Potassium and Iodine. It is mostly water. They are diuretics. It helps with cardiovascular diseases due to its high potassium content. It helps eliminate toxins and cleanse the kidneys. It helps reduce congestion in the respiratory tract. Recommended for fighting lack of appetite, colds, and flu. It also helps detoxify the liver. It aids digestion due to its water content. Nutritional value per 100g: Calories: 14kcal Calcium: 40mg Iron: 1.3mg Iodine: 16mg Magnesium: 11mg Zinc: 0.13mg Vitamin C: 20mg Storage and tips: One way to keep them fresh is to place them in a bowl of water, the roots can also be submerged in water, but half is enough. You can also cut off the radish leaves, as they cause them to ripen faster. You can also store them in a plastic bag with holes to allow the radishes to breathe and prevent them from rotting due to moisture. Alternatively, you can pickle them to use them as a topping for salads whenever you want. Recipes and uses in the kitchen: Radishes are generally consumed raw, sliced or grated, but they can also be used in creams or soups. For example, radish leaves can be used to make creams. But you can also roast them with spices. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees, wash the radishes well and cut off the stem. Cut them into four halves. Place them in a baking dish with oil, a splash of wine and lemon, and some unpeeled garlic cloves. Add rosemary and season with salt and pepper. Bake for 25 minutes, and you will have a delicious and healthy dish.