Vegetable
Kohlrabi
A crisp, mild cabbage-cousin loaded with vitamin C and fiber for immunity and digestion.
🌱 What it is
Kohlrabi is a crunchy, pale-green or purple bulb from the cabbage family, with a mild, slightly sweet flavor similar to a broccoli stem or mild turnip.
✨ How it may help
- may help support immune health with its generous vitamin C content
- may help support digestion and regularity through its fiber
- may help support healthy hydration since it is largely water
- may help support balanced blood sugar as a low-calorie, high-fiber vegetable
🥄 How to use it
Peel and eat kohlrabi raw in sticks or slaw, or roast and steam the bulb until tender.
🥗 Nutrition
Per 1 cup, raw (135g) · about 36 calories
- Vitamin C 84mg
- Fiber 5g
- Potassium 472mg
- Vitamin B6 0.2mg
- Protein 2g
Source: USDA FoodData Central
⚖️ Caution
Like other cabbage-family vegetables, large raw amounts may cause gas in sensitive stomachs. Those managing thyroid conditions may prefer it cooked, as cooking softens its goitrogen content.
🍃 A note from nature
Its name comes from the German for 'cabbage-turnip,' a fitting nod to a vegetable that looks otherworldly but tastes like a gentle cross between the two.