Importance of well balance diet
All food contains all of the nutrients we need to be healthy, it is necessary to eat various foods in sufficient amounts. A good diet will include many different foods, and sufficient in quantity and quality to meet an individual’s need for food energy and other micro nutrients.
KOHLRABI
Typical serving size:
1 cup, raw (135 g)
HOW IT HARMS
Bloating and flatulence
WHAT IT HEALS
Cancer
Heart disease
Similar to both cabbages and turnips, kohlrabi comes from the same cruciferous plant family
It is a
good source of vitamin C: A 1-to 2-cup serving of raw kohlrabi provides almost 100% of the RDA
for adult women
It has about 450 mg of potassium, some fiber, and only 40 calories
The green
leaves are edible and contain iron
Health Benefits
Protects against certain types of cancer
Kohlrabi is high in bioflavonoids, plant pigments that
work with vitamin C and other antioxidants to prevent the cell damage that promotes cancer
Kohlrabi
is also high in indoles, chemicals that reduce the effects of estrogen, and thus may reduce the risk of
breast cancer
Isothiocyanates, another group of compounds in kohlrabi, promote the action of
enzymes that may protect against colon cancer
Supports heart health
The vitamin C in kohlrabi may help prevent the oxidative damage that
leads to cardiovascular disease and the potassium is a crucial mineral for heart function
Health Risks
May cause gas
People who get gas after eating other cruciferous vegetables may have the same
response to kohlrabi
Allergies
Roast oiled peeled chunks of the bulb until browned
Mash cooked chunks with a dab of butter
Make latkes from grated kohlrabi instead of potatoes
Chop leaves and use them in salads
Buying Tip
Look for small to medium-size kohlrabi that have a diameter of less than 3 in; the larger kohlrabis can be
tough and woody
Storing Tip
Remove leaf stems and store in the refrigerator in a sealed plastic bag
It can be kept this way for several
weeks