Can be distinguished two main varieties of kohlrabi – well known light green and less popular violet. In stores, we will most often meet the first of them. At the next shopping, however, it is good to look for her purple sister.
The purple kohlrabi belongs to the brassica family. Is distinguished by its unusual, very intense purple color. After cutting, a bright, almost white flesh appears. It is in consistency hard, crunchy and juicy. The taste is sweet for this, but at the same time you can feel delicate nutty aroma.
The unique colorful look is definitely an advantage of this vegetable. The real advantages of the purple kohlrabi hides in its composition. The crispy pulp is accompanied by the power of vitamins.
The purple variety of kohlrabi will provide important vitamins and minerals to the body. It will complement with vitamins vitamin C, B6, B9as well potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, calcium, iron. In addition, it is a treasury of fiber and antioxidant compounds, i.e. polyphenols, carotenoids, anthocyanins.
It should be remembered that the purple kohlrabi is low in calories. 100 g of pulp is only 27 kcal. In a harsh form The glycemic index is 20a The glycemic load is equal to 2. As a result, the vegetable can be safely consumed by patients with diabetes and insulin resistance.
The purple kohlrabi will have a positive effect on almost the whole body. Shows properties:
- anti -inflammatory and antiviral – inhibit the inflammatory states and reduce the formation of subsequent ones;
- supporting immunity – will reduce the amount of cases, help recover;
- for the digestive system – accelerate intestinal peristalsis, preventing constipation and regulating the rhythm of bowel movements;
- protecting the cardiovascular system – kohlrabi will reduce LDL cholesterol, blood pressure, thus reduce the risk of heart disease (atherosclerosis, failure);
- slimming – It will saturate for a long time with a small amount of calories, facilitate digestion and burning of fat.
Eating purple kohlrabi can take place both raw and after thermal treatment. It will be fresh A very good crunchy snack. You can eat it during the day at work, at a partyinstead of unhealthy chips to watch a movie or playing games.
Besides, it can be used as addition to salads or breakfast cottage cheese. It will fit well with apple, radish, onion or chives.
You can serve after a colorful tuber warm tuber sustaining, cooking, baking, frying or grilling. You can make a purple kohlrabi broth, soup, casserole, sauce. We will also use it as Addition to main dishes with meat or fish.
Source: DOZ.PL, Naz NowoPuje.pl
