Although healthy kohlrabi leaves can be removed, they can be eaten

After shopping, the leaves should be removed at Kohlrabi
Since a few weeks you can find local Kohlrabi at the vegetable counters. When buying, you should pay special attention to the leaves, because they show how fresh the tubers are. At home you should remove the leaves but as they deprive the healthy vegetables moisture.

Remove leaves but do not throw them away
Local kohlrabi has been available at the vegetable counters for some weeks. Consumers should immediately remove the kohlrabi leaves after shopping, as the leaves of the tuber deprive a lot of moisture. This reports the news agency dpa with reference to information of the Provincial Association of Rhenish fruit and vegetable farmers in Bonn. However, they do not have to be thrown away because the leaves are also edible. According to the well-known author and cooking expert Martina Kittler, the leaves contain even more nutrients than the tubers.

Fresh kohlrabi is a healthy addition to the diet. (Image: pilipphoto / fotolia.com)

Kohlrabi is easily digestible
When buying, it is always important that the leaves are still on the vegetables. They show how fresh the kohlrabi is. They should always be green and not withered. The tubers can then be stored in the vegetable compartment of the refrigerator for about a week. If you wrap them in a damp cloth, this works even longer. Kohlrabi, unlike many other types of cabbage, are easily digested, according to Provincial Association experts. Kohlrabi with its sweet-spicy taste is suitable as a steamed vegetable garnish, but also tastes raw as a snack or in a salad.

Healthy tuber
Kohlrabi not only tastes delicious, but is also considered extremely healthy. So it is rich in vegetable proteins, fiber, potassium, calcium, magnesium, selenium, iron and contains the valuable vitamins C, A, B1 and B2. Above all, the blue varieties also contain a lot of "anthocyanins" that are supposed to support the natural protective functions of the heart and circulation. In addition, kohlrabi has low calories and can stimulate digestion with its high content of fiber, cancer-preventive and strengthen the immune system. (Ad)