Kohlrabi is a lesser known veggie on the scene. It resides in the Brassica family, like broccoli or cauliflower, and forms a bulb at the base of the plant. The entire plant is edible and is commonly either green or purple in color. The bulb that is formed at the base of the plant is crispy and tastes kind of like jicama or a sweet turnip. The leaves are similar in taste to collard greens, and can be prepared the same way. Now that we know what the fully grown veggie is, lets jump into the micro green form.
We grow the purple version for our micro greens. The light purple stem and bright green top is a beautiful sight that is packed with nutritional goodness. Loaded up with vitamins like C and K, and made up of nearly 30% plant protein, these micro-greens are a true superfood!
All micro-greens are overflowing with great nutrition, but purple and red varieties are especially densely charged with antioxidants. According to HealthFoodEvolution.com, the purple pigment that gives the purple and red colors in fruits and veggies is a great source for Anthocyanins. These Anthocyanins protect our cells from lifestyle based damage, like cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and neurological disease. Purple fruits, veggies and herbs have been used in natural medicine to help with the common cold, hypertension and even liver disorders.
Anthocyanins are our best friends. No wonder our eyes are dawn to colors. They are nutritious! These antioxidants work hard to lower your inflammatory response. Eat more purple colored veggies to lower your chronic inflammation. This will help all inflammation based illness, but specifically lowers the burden on your cardiovascular system. They can even lower your artery stiffness and lower blood pressure. These anthocyanin’s also help with your overall brain health by enhancing memory and preventing age related decline.
Who knew the color purple would be so important? The good news is that micro-greens of all types are a great compact source of nutritional content. Purple kohlrabi micro-greens are a great source of these potent antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. And the best news of all, they taste amazing!
Tasting slightly of spinach and cabbage, these tiny greens go great in any salad or sandwich. Top your favorite soup for a perfect splash of purple color! The mild flavor and texture of these micro-greens make them a perfect pair for your fruit smoothie too. You can also find kohlrabi micro-greens in our mild mix alongside broccoli, kale and red cabbage! Now that’s a power packed lineup!
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