Sea kale: good and bad
Many know such product as sea kale. Benefit and harm - this is the main topic for debate, because sometend to the fact that sea kale is undesirable, while others say that it will be a good addition to the diet of each person. So what exactly is sea kale in fact?
People began to introduce sea kale in the diet for a very long time. It was used not only for food, but also as a medicine. Laminaria (namely, so called algae,which are known to us under the simpler name "sea kale") is low-calorie, so it is often used for diets. In addition, with the help of kelp the Indians treated tuberculosis, the Irish - scrofula. Also, some types of kelp were used earlier as a diaphoretic.
Laminaria is very much appreciated in China, where it is called sea ginseng. It is used to improve efficiency and restore strength. Also, do not forget about Japan, where sea kale is eaten every day. It is known that sea kale is an excellent preventive against atherosclerosis, which is why the Japanese suffer 10 times less from this disease.
Sea kale: good and bad
But enough to talk about kelp, and let's talk about how, than useful sea kale. This marine product contains a whole set ofvarious microelements, vitamins, alginates and many other substances that undoubtedly benefit the body. So, kelp is rich in vitamins A, C, E, D, PP and group B. Laminaria contains almost all micro-and macro-elements necessary for a person. In addition, they are in such an organic form that the body can easily extract them from the kelp.
But on this useful properties of sea kale do not end there. Separately it is worth mentioning iodine, the content of which all other products are much inferior to laminaria. By the way, if you really want sea kale, most likely, you have a lack of iodine in the body, so do not revoke yourself in this product.
Aliganates, which are also found in sea kale, - are natural substances that can bind and remove from the body toxins, radionuclides, heavy metal ions and excess cholesterol. By the way, alginates are also used in foodindustry: they are added to the products to give them the right density. Indicate alginates with the help of the letter code E, which we always associate with various chemical additives. In fact, not all additives are harmful, so the E-400, E-401, E-402, E-404, E-406 and E-421 are natural alginates that are contained in the laminaria fibers.
Do not forget that in sea cabbage contains vegetable fibers, which are very easily digested. These fibers are necessary for us for the proper functioning of the digestive system. Also kelp normalizes the process of metabolism, prevents the formation of thrombi, regulates the water-salt balance in the body and the level of cholesterol in the blood.
As you can see, such a quantity of useful substances needed by the body can not be found in any other food product, except for sea kale. But do not forget that not all people can eat kelp.
Laminaria is not recommended for people who have intolerance to iodine. Also it is not recommended to eat because of a numbercertain diseases. Such diseases include various diseases of the kidneys, hemorrhoids, tuberculosis and acute forms of diseases of the digestive system. With acne, furunculosis, hives and chronic rhinitis, kelp generally is contraindicated.
In itself, sea kale does not cause harm, unless it is extracted from places with severe water pollution. Laminaria absorbs not only useful, but also any harmful substances that are contained in the water. Therefore, you should know where the seaweed is harvested.
Sea kale: benefit and harm - choose laminaria
Do not forget that not all sea kale retains all its useful properties. Only raw or dried sea kale is rich in vitamins and trace elements. Seaweed marinated or as a part ofsalads, which can be bought in the store, has already lost the lion's share of all useful substances. Therefore, try to buy fresh or dried sea kale. In dried kelp contains all the useful substances, so the sea kale powder can be added to various dishes. The taste of this will not change much, but the food will be much more useful.
What can you cook from sea kale? Traditionally from it prepare various salads. The country of the Soviets suggests you also try to prepare several dishes with kelp, the recipes of which you can find in our article "Salad with sea kale: the recipe for cooking."
