Kohlrabi is a vegetable belonging to the cruciferous family, genus cabbage. Both tubers and leaves can be used to prepare stir-fried, boiled, pickled, mixed dishes…
According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), 100g of kohlrabi provides 27 kcalories, 1.7 g protein, 6.2 g carbohydrates, 3.6 g fiber, 24 mg calcium, 19 mg magnesium, 46 mg phosphorus. , 350 mg potassium, 20 mg sodium, 62 mg vitamin C, 22 µg beta carotene, 16 µg folate.
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According to doctor Nguyen Trong Hung – National Institute of Nutrition, kohlrabi has high nutritional value, rich in fiber, good for the digestive system, prevents constipation, and prevents intestinal diseases, especially cancer.
Vitamin C in kohlrabi is very abundant. 100g of kohlrabi contains 62mg of vitamin C, higher than oranges and tangerines, nearly enough for daily needs.
Kohlrabi also contains good minerals such as potassium, magnesium, copper or vitamin B6 to support immunity, protein metabolism, and red blood cell regeneration.
Many studies have shown that phytochemicals in kohlrabi have anti-oxidant and anti-aging effects and are valuable in preventing cancer, diabetes and dyslipidemia.
The calorie content in kohlrabi is low, 100g has only 24-25 calories, so it is recommended for obese people who want to lose weight.
Kohlrabi root is also rich in carotene compounds, especially beta-carotene, which is good for the eyes, prevents macular degeneration, and slows down the process of cataracts.
7 ways to use kohlrabi as a medicinal dish
Sharing on SKDS, Doctor Pho Thuan Huong said kohlrabi is very effective in the following medicinal dishes:
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Treats spleen deficiency, fire and phlegm accumulation in the chest area (cold and painful abdomen), dribbling and cloudy urination, and cures skin ulcers. Eating raw has the effect of quenching thirst and clearing phlegm. Cooking cures bleeding in defecation; Burning remains and grinding it finely to treat sinusitis, blowing into the nose cures oral wind.
Cure stomach ulcers and duodenal ulcers: 30g kohlrabi root, 30g medicinal plant leaves. Crush the two things, add water, squeeze to get the juice and drink. Or regularly eating kohlrabi, using kohlrabi to prepare different dishes also has the effect of supporting therapy.
Treating yin cysts (swollen testicles): Use kohlrabi, sliced ​​and pounded greens and apply externally.
Cure phlegm: Cook kohlrabi leaves with sesame oil, eat and drink water.
Lose weight, treat obesity: Kohlrabi contains water and fiber, low in soluble fat, no cholesterol, so it is an ideal food for people who are obese or want to lose weight, prevent cardiovascular disease and stroke. However, you should eat boiled kohlrabi, salad, and limit stir-frying.
Helps the fetus develop better: Vitamins and minerals in kohlrabi such as selenium, folic acid, potassium, magnesium… help supplement nutrients for better pregnancy, brain activity, and the child’s nervous system. Tronger.
Strengthens the immune system: Kohlrabi is one of the foods rich in vitamin C. When the weather changes, the body is likely to contract some diseases such as fever, flu, cough, sore throat… You should add kohlrabi to your meals to help strengthen the immune system and increase the ability to prevent diseases better.
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Note to avoid when eating kohlrabi
Kohlrabi may contain goitrogens, plant compounds commonly found in cabbage family vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower… that can cause thyroid swelling. Therefore, people with thyroid dysfunction should limit the use of kohlrabi.
In addition, you should not eat too much kohlrabi, because this fruit can detoxify and diuretic, so when you eat too much, the purification process is too strong and will cause the body to lose vitality and blood.