KOHLRABY
March 10th, 2012 → 1:05 am @ Shanti
“Vitamins and minerals in fresh food.”
KOHLRABI
Kohlrabi is an unusual vegetable in the way it grows. It grows above ground and the leaves grow from the bulb. There are a few varieties, the purple (knol-knol) and the white, the latter seems more readily available.
It is a nice addition to your diet and should be eaten regularly, because it is rich in dietary fibre and is low in calories, high in the Vitamin B group and rich in minerals, the same as it’s family the brassicas, cabbage etc. The leaves are an added bonus, as they contain vitamins A, K minerals and also the vitamin B group. Kohlrabi can be eaten raw or steamed or mixed in with a stir-fry.
Make sure the bulb is fresh and has no cracks in it, because that makes them tough and hard to chew. Choose wisely when you buy them.
Vitamins: C, very high, B6, B1, B9, B5, B3, B2, Vit A, Vit K.
Minerals: Copper high, Phosphorous, Manganese, Iron, Magnesium, Iron, Calcium, Selenium.
