Radish leaves are edible part of radish plants, which are often discarded. However, radish leaves are rich in nutrients and bioactive compounds, such as beta-carotene, Calcium, Vitamin B3 (Niacin) & polysaccharides.

Various studies have found that radish leaves helps to improve gut micro biome and reduces body fat. The gut micro biome refers to different types of healthy bacteria that live in our intestine and is very crucial for our health. These tiny microbes help in digestion and protect us from unhealthy bacterial or viral invasion.

Research has also found that these bacteria have beneficial effect in reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression.  Recently it has been found that radish leaves can inhibit the accumulation of fat and thus can be used as functional food for reducing belly fat naturally. Abdominal fat or belly fat also known as visceral fat is related to number of metabolic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, PCOS etc..

Radish leaves can be consumed as bhaaji or stuffed in roti and parathas or added to curries as a part of healthy diet.