• Kohlrabi is a low glycemic index food
• As a result, it can help improve satiety and glycemic control
• As part of a healthy diet, kohlrabi can help improve overall metabolism and aid with weight loss
• Because kohlrabi is high in calcium and magnesium, it contributes to stronger bones

Looking something like a Sputnik in vegetable form, with a squat bulb and antennae-like shoots, kohlrabi is part of the cabbage family. The name translates from German as ‘turnip cabbage’ and the mild, sweet flavour is somewhere between a turnip and a water chestnut, with a crisp, crunchy texture. It can be found in two colours, pale green and the less-common purple.