Useful properties of kohlrabi cabbage

For some reason, many of us neglect such a vegetable as kohlrabi cabbage, not realizing how healthy and tasty this vegetable is. And this only happens here. In Germany, Hungary, Bulgaria and many other places, residents enjoy eating this “cabbage turnip” - this is how the name kohlrabi is translated.

To taste, this vegetable is somewhat reminiscent of cabbage stalks, but much tastier, sweeter and juicier. And although kohlrabi is a close relative of white cabbage and cauliflower, substances beneficial to the body, this vegetable contains much more. There are carbohydrates, proteins, fiber, minerals and vitamins. For example, there is much more vitamin C than lemon or orange contains.

Useful properties of kohlrabi cabbage The list could take a very long time. It’s worth starting with at least the fact that kohlrabi, in terms of its content calcium, can compete with milk and cheese. And as you know, the condition of bones and teeth directly depends on this mineral.

Very useful kohlrabi for diabetes. This insidious disease is known to have a very negative effect on the cardiovascular system due to elevated glucose levels. And the substance contained in this vegetable, sulforapane, promotes the production of enzymes that protect the circulatory system.

And more recently, scientists have proven that the beneficial properties of kohlrabi cabbage have also manifested themselves in the prevention of such a terrible disease as bladder cancer. According to them, when consumed, the risk of developing cancer is reduced by half. Not a single drug has such an effect!

Kohlrabi cabbage is also very useful for people trying to lose weight. In addition to the fact that this vegetable is low in calories, it helps cleanse the intestines, has diuretic properties, and has a positive effect on the entire digestion process.