New Greens for you- Alfalfa, Kohlrabi and...

#ForeverGreenExciting news! New varieties are coming to our Tischgarten! We’ve fallen in love with all three—how about you? Below, you can already take a peek at what they look like and read some key facts. Soon, you'll be able to taste them too!

Our first newcomer: Kohlrabi!Latin name: Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes LWhere does kohlrabi come from? It’s believed that kohlrabi originated in Northern Europe.What does kohlrabi taste like? Its flavor is described as savory, slightly sweet, and nutty.How can I use kohlrabi? Kohlrabi is super versatile—it can be eaten raw, used as a tasty side dish, puréed, or added to hearty soups and stews. It can be cooked or steamed. In France, it's even prepared similarly to sauerkraut, with the bulbs being thinly sliced before cooking.Fun fact: Unlike other root vegetables, kohlrabi grows above ground and is a stem tuber, developing from the plant’s stem, not its leaves or flowers.Also joining: Alfalfa – ever heard of it?Latin name: Medicago sativaWhere does alfalfa come from? Alfalfa comes from the Southwest Asian region (Persia).What does alfalfa taste like? The sprouts have a light, mild, nutty flavor.How can I use alfalfa? Alfalfa sprouts pair perfectly with Middle Eastern dishes and make a great topping for wraps, breads, salads, bowls, and even soups.Fun fact: In Arabic, “alfalfa” means “father of all foods.”And last but not least: KomatsunaLatin name: Brassica rapa var. perviridisWhere does Komatsuna come from? From Japan and Taiwan.What does Komatsuna taste like? It has a mild, slightly spicy flavor.How can I use Komatsuna? It can be steamed, cooked, sautéed, or eaten raw. It’s great in stir-fries, soups, and salads.Fun fact: The name translates to “little pine tree vegetable” in German.#LiveLifeLong"So it's actually true: You really can eat yourself happy."At Oxford University, an experiment examined the connection between social behavior and nutrition among prison inmates. Some inmates received supplements containing vitamins, minerals, and fatty acids. Within four months, this group committed roughly 37% fewer violent acts on average. This suggests that healthy nutrition can significantly influence well-being. As Alina Nagel put it: “So it's actually true: You really can eat yourself happy.” (Nagel, 2022)With Our Greenery, you can happily nourish yourself—no pills needed! Instead, whip up fresh and tasty dishes, or quickly add a boost to your snacks. Our range offers a wide selection of vitamin and mineral sources. That’s something to celebrate, right?#What'sUpOG"I really harvest just two minutes before I eat it, and that’s such a highlight—I can’t get that anywhere else, not even at the market."We value this special feature of the Raumgarten just as much! Harvesting shortly before eating ensures that all the plant’s valuable nutrients are preserved—a huge win for health and flavor! We’re thrilled that Anja Blaku shares this view, making our products a daily highlight for her.In her life, she places high importance on a healthy lifestyle, which includes targeted exercise, stress reduction, and a balanced diet. Her top priorities are holistic well-being and the prevention of health issues. Anja Blaku lives out these goals in her fitness and prevention studio using her method "MedicalMove." Whether it’s the Raumgarten in her studio or the Tischgarten at home, we’re especially glad to see her belief in our products—backed by her knowledge and dedication to wellness.Reference:Nagel, A. (2022).This is what happiness tastes like: How food influences our psychehttps://www.medisinn.com/de/magazin/wie-nahrung-unsere-psyche-beeinflusst