Kohlrabi

It is a vegetable plant of the cabbage variety from which it differs in the swelled, turnip-like stem with a tuft of loose leaves on the top. This bulbous stem which may be six inches in diameter is used for human and as stock-food in America and Europe. Kohlrabi is a very rich source of vitamin C and minerals.

Benefit and uses of Kohlrabi.

• Kohlrabi can be eaten sliced thin, raw in salads but is more typically steamed or used in stir-fries. It can also be boiled and mashed like a potato. The flavor is considerably enhanced with cooking.
• Kohlrabi contains, Calories: 36, Protein: 2.3g, Carbohydrate: 8.4g, Total Fat: 0.13g, Fiber: 4.9g, Excellent source of: Vitamin C (84mg) Good source of: Potassium (472mg).
• Potassium reduces urinary calcium excretion, and people who eat high amounts of dietary potassium appear to be at low risk of forming kidney stones. The level of potassium in food is much higher than the small amounts found in supplements.