Actress Lee Mi-do has chosen kohlrabi as a diet food.
Recently, Lee Mi-do uploaded a video on her YouTube channel showing her managing her diet for five days ahead of an awards ceremony. In the video, Lee Mi-do stated, "I need to prepare to some extent to attend the awards ceremony," and organized her diet. She started peeling and consuming kohlrabi raw. Let's take a look at her management method.
Kohlrabi, 27Kcal per 100g
Kohlrabi is a vegetable created by crossbreeding turnips and cabbage. It has the crunchy and firm texture of turnips and the sweet taste of cabbage. It grows well in cool environments and is an eco-friendly food that uses almost no pesticides.
The reason kohlrabi is good for dieting is its low calorie content. Kohlrabi has only 27kcal per 100g and is high in dietary fiber. The rich dietary fiber and water in kohlrabi provide a feeling of fullness and help eliminate waste from the body. It promotes intestinal movement, which helps prevent constipation that can easily occur during dieting.
Can be used in juices, salads, etc.… Excessive intake is not recommended
Kohlrabi is also rich in antioxidant components such as phytochemicals and carotene, which can be expected to prevent aging and have anti-cancer effects. Like other cruciferous plants, it is beneficial for stomach health. It suppresses excessive secretion of stomach acid, preventing stomach-related diseases such as heartburn and aiding digestion. Additionally, kohlrabi is rich in minerals and vitamins such as vitamin A, C, potassium, copper, manganese, and calcium. It can help improve metabolism, strengthen immunity, regulate blood pressure, and prevent osteoporosis.
As the saying goes, winter radishes are medicinal, kohlrabi is also a seasonal vegetable in winter. Those harvested in December to January are delicious and have a good texture. While it is sweet and tasty when consumed raw like Lee Mi-do, it can also be used in various dishes such as salads, juices, and soups. It is also good to make side dishes like radish kimchi and raw vegetables. Kohlrabi does not become soft easily, making it suitable for making pickles.
Meanwhile, while kohlrabi is good for health in many ways, those with thyroid diseases should be cautious about consumption. Kohlrabi contains goitrogens, which can lower thyroid function. People with weak kidneys should also avoid excessive intake. The oxalate component in kohlrabi can combine with calcium in the body and cause kidney stones.
