Indulge a Craving: Watermelon Radish
Twenty-six weeks pregnant and I crave radishes. Watermelon radishes were my weekend delight, discovered at the Carroll Street Farmer’s Market. Oh, how delicious!
First I just cut and ate one, plain and simple. Then I decided to add a little salt. Since I am also craving lemon right now, I went ahead and added some lemon juice to my final bites. Yum, yum! A mild, peppery, yet sweet indulgence, green on the outside and beautifully pink on the inside, each slice becomes a beautiful sliver. Watermelon radishes are a nutritious root vegetable known for their antioxidant, vitamin, and mineral content. These radishes are low calorie with a high water content, making them extremely healthy and hydrating. They are also good for the digestive system. If you happen to come across one of these beauties, I encourage you to take a delicious crunchy bite. You will soon find yourself craving them as well!
Contributor:
Acupuncturist, herbalist, Maya abdominal practitioner, and reflexologist Christina Morris is the founder of Element Natural Healing Arts. Writing about health and wellness gives her an outlet to express her care and concern for her beloved community. She believes everyone can achieve better health and happiness–emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually.
