Kohlrabi cabbage is a type of white cabbage. This vegetable is an edible stem grower with a juicy and tender heart. Its color can be green or purple in different shades. The nutritional value of kohlrabi is so high that it is called the "northern lemon". But in terms of the content of vitamin C, kohlrabi surpasses it.
Kohlrabi is a tasty, juicy fruit that does not have the spice inherent in white cabbage. The sucrose it contains provides this vegetable with a sweet taste. Various dishes are prepared from this cabbage. But salads made from fresh grated vegetables are especially tasty and healthy. If the dish is seasoned with vegetable oil, the taste of cabbage will resemble a radish.
Kohlrabi can be eaten boiled and stewed. Stews, soups, pancakes are not prepared from, baked, fried in breadcrumbs, pickled. The only thing that cannot be obtained from this vegetable is sauerkraut. Kohlrabi is absolutely not suitable for the preparation of this product. But this vegetable can be dried like mushrooms. At the same time, it will not lose its beneficial properties.
Kohlrabi is prepared for use as follows: the fruit is peeled, washed in running water, cut with a knife or grated.
The high content of vitamins of groups A, B, P and C in kohlrabi makes it a unique product for the health of the body. Eating this vegetable promotes the elimination of toxins, has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the liver and gallbladder, small and large intestines, and stomach. Kohlrabi is especially effective as a diuretic. Together with the ability to normalize metabolism, this property provides active flushing of toxins and toxins that leave the body through the kidneys.
Since kohlrabi contains a lot of fiber, this vegetable is good for anyone who has problems with the function of the gastrointestinal tract. Cabbage will help remove putrefactive deposits, "unblock" stagnant zones.
The role of kohlrabi is also important in the prevention of atherosclerosis. Due to its properties, it prevents the deposition of cholesterol on the walls of blood vessels, therefore it is extremely useful for overweight people, diseases of the cardiovascular system, and diabetics.
Kohlrabi is rich in carbohydrates, so its use contributes to the rapid recovery of strength and the flow of energy. Doctors recommend this vegetable as a means of preventing cancer. Since this cabbage contains substances containing sulfur compounds, it is necessary for those with rectal cancer. Kohlrabi will ease the patient's condition, contributing to his recovery.
In folk medicine, this vegetable is famous for its ability to have a beneficial effect on the stomach and intestines. Healers note the fact that this type of cabbage will never cause flatulence. They recommend using this vegetable for food for those who have a weakened body, during treatment for tuberculosis and for its prevention. This product is also useful for asthmatics.
As such, there is no harm from kohlrabi. It is useful not only for consumption, but also as a cosmetic product. It can be used to prepare nourishing and moisturizing face masks. To do this, the root crop itself or its first leaves are crushed in a blender, honey and clay are added.
It should be noted the benefits of kohlrabi for those who wish to lose weight. This vegetable is classified as a dietary one. It has a low calorie content: in 100 g of the product, only 45 k / cal. In combination with the property to have a beneficial effect on the metabolism, this product is indispensable when modeling a figure.
