Radishes may be small, but they are made up of 95 percent water.¹² These root vegetables pack a spicy punch of water-soluble B-vitamins and minerals, which can dissolve in water and need to be replenished daily.¹³ Many people with diabetes have an increased risk of dehydration due to high blood glucose levels, but new research suggests radishes may help to manage these levels, although more clinical trials are needed to further support these findings.^14-15

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[12] https://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20709014,00.html?slide=75369#75369
[13] https://www.cancer.gov/publications/dictionaries/cancer-terms/def/water-soluble-vitamin
[14] https://www.diabetes.co.uk/dehydration-and-diabetes.html
[15] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5622774/

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