When I first began learning about natural healing, I was introduced to a long white radish called Daikon Root. It’s crisp, crunchy, and a little bit spicy, but not as spicy as the small red radishes.
It’s used extensively in Japanese cuisine and is often paired with oily fish and fried foods like tempura. The name dai (large) and kon (root) is the perfect name for it, as this root can grow to be HUGE!
I used daikon root as medicine when I was initially healing my body over 30 years ago, and I still use it today. Mostly, just because it’s delicious.
Studies show that radishes, like daikon, can help lower triglyceride and cholesterol levels by improving lipid metabolism.
Daikon is a nutritious, low-calorie, cruciferous vegetable packed with Vitamin C, potassium, and enzymes that support heart health and weight loss.
Not only does this radish aid digestion, it also acts as a natural detoxifier (diuretic), and contains cancer-fighting compounds, particularly when eaten raw or lightly cooked.
So, if you’re struggling with poor fat metabolism and/or excess weight, or just want to improve your health, add this Marinated Daikon and Carrot salad into your routine.
It’s yummy!
- 1 medium sized daikon radish
- 2 carrots
- ¼ tsp. sea salt
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp. rice vinegar
- 1 tsp. honey
- 2 tbsp. parsley, minced
- 1 tsp. toasted sesame seeds
- Wash the vegetables.
- With a cheese grater, or food processor with a grater disc, grate the daikon and carrots.
- Put the grated veggies into a large mixing bowl, add salt and toss.
- Let the veggies release their water (about 10-15 minutes).
- Discard the water.
- Whisk olive oil, vinegar, and honey.
- Pour dressing on top of grated veggies.
- Let the salad marinate 15 minutes.
- Garnish with parsley and toasted sesame seeds.
Andrea Beaman is an internationally renowned Holistic Health Coach, Natural Foods Chef, Speaker, Herbalist and best-selling author who helps people feel happier, healthier and in control of their health. She was named one of the top 100 Most Influential Health and Fitness Experts, is the recipient of the Natural Gourmet Institute’s Award for Excellence in Health-Supportive Education and a Health Leadership award from The Institute for Integrative Nutrition. Since 1999, Andrea has been teaching people how to harness their body’s own preventative and healing powers using food, herbal remedies and alternative medicine.
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