Why should we eat seaweed ? What are the benefits of seaweed?
Seaweed is also called Nori (japanese term) meaning vegetable of the sea. It is extremely nutritious :it contains some proteins, trace elements and mineral salts, calcium, iron , fiber and many vitamins.
Did you know that 3 pieces of nori contain the same amount of protein as 1 egg?
Seaweed is naturally healthy and balanced, therefore it should be added to your daily meals.
You can use nori to make delicious sushi, soup, salad…or just eat it as a snack. Certainly it is one of the healthiest snacks that you can find.
In China the study researchers found that seaweed does not only enhance health in general but also lowers cholesterol levels and helps with arteriosclerosis.
In Japan, researchers found that seaweed eases digestion.
|
component |
unit |
toasted nori |
seasoned nori |
|
per piece |
g |
3.2 |
3.6 |
|
water |
g |
0.2 |
0.2 |
|
protein |
g |
1.3 |
1.3 |
|
fat |
g |
0.1 |
0.1 |
|
carbohydrate |
g |
1.3 |
1.5 |
|
fiber |
g |
0.1 |
0.1 |
|
calcium |
mg |
13 |
7 |
|
phosphorus |
mg |
20 |
20 |
|
iron |
mg |
0.4 |
0.4 |
|
sodium |
mg |
4 |
77 |
|
potassium |
mg |
77 |
80 |
|
carotene |
mg |
0.77 |
0.77 |
|
vitaminB1 |
mg |
0.04 |
0.04 |
|
vitaminB2 |
mg |
0.1 |
0.1 |
|
vitaminC |
mg |
3 |
3 |
Cosmetic products have been created from seaweed because of its naturally rich sources. Seaweed soap and lotion have became quite popular. The British have demonstrated that their use reduces fatty tissues. In the U.S, they are widely used to treat cellulite.
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