Is cabbage a turnip?

Cabbage and kohlrabi are the most common vegetables on the table in Northeast China in winter, but some people can't tell cabbage from kohlrabi. Is cabbage a turnip?

Is cabbage a turnip?

Kohlrabi and cabbage are different names of the same variety. Cabbage has high nutritional value and is rich in minerals and vitamins. It is also good for the conditioning of the body and has bactericidal effect.

2. Introduction of cabbage

Heading cabbage is a variety of cabbage, which belongs to Cruciferae and Brassica. Also known as cabbage, cabbage, knot white, cabbage, lotus white and so on. Herbs biennial, powdery. Short and stout annual stems fleshy, unbranched, green or grayish green. Basal leaves numerous, thick, layered in globules, oblate, 10-30 cm in diameter or larger, milky white or light green; originated along the Mediterranean coast and was introduced into China in the 16th century. Cabbage is widely cultivated in China because of its cold resistance, disease resistance, strong adaptability, easy storage and transportation, high yield and good quality. it is one of the main vegetables in spring, summer and autumn in Northeast, Northwest and North China.

Third, the function of cabbage

1. Anti-cancer: phytins in cabbage can be used as important antioxidants and prevention of anti-inflammatory-related chronic diseases, including cancer.

two。 And coronary artery disease: its rich antioxidant components can enhance the detoxification ability of the enzyme system in the body, neutralize the damage caused by toxins to DNA, and prevent cancer cell metastasis.

3. Improve gastric ulcer: cabbage is rich in methionine, which is common in cabbage, lettuce and alfalfa sprouts. In green plants, this ingredient may help to heal peptic ulcers.

4. Improve blood sugar and blood lipids: studies have found that cabbage sprouts may improve the insulin resistance of type 2 diabetes. In addition, a cabbage contains about 7.8 grams of fiber. Adequate fiber intake can delay the increase of blood sugar after meals and promote the metabolism of blood fat. Maintain bone density. In addition to adequate calcium and vitamin D, maintaining bone density requires a variety of nutrients to maintain bone metabolism, one of which is vitamin K. Vitamin K is a cofactor that assists in the synthesis of enzymes and calcium-binding proteins and is related to the maintenance of bone density. Every 100 grams of cabbage is rich in about 100-200 micrograms of vitamin K9, intake of 100 grams can reach a day's sufficient intake to avoid vitamin K deficiency.

Cabbage is very nutritious and tastes very good. It can be fried or salad.