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The nutritional value of kelp

1. Kelp is rich in carbohydrates, less protein and fat.
2. Compared with green leafy vegetables, kelp is rich in vitamin C, and its crude protein, sugar, calcium and iron contents are several times or even ten times higher.
3. Kelp is a kind of seaweed that is rich in iodine. The cultured kelp generally contains 3% to 5% of iodine, and most of it can reach 7% to 10%.
4. 95% of fresh kelp is water, 3% is dietary fiber, and the calories are very low.
5. Kelp also contains a lot of mannitol.

Edible effect of kelp

1. Diuresis and swelling : Kelp also contains a large amount of mannitol, and mannitol has the effect of diuresis and swelling, which can prevent kidney failure, senile edema, drug poisoning and so on.
2. Prevention and treatment of wealthy diseases : The synergistic effect of mannitol in kelp with iodine, potassium, niacin, etc., has a comparative effect on the prevention and treatment of arteriosclerosis, hypertension, chronic tracheitis, chronic hepatitis, anemia, edema and other diseases Good results. The high-quality protein and unsaturated fatty acids in kelp have a certain preventive effect on heart disease, diabetes and hypertension.
3. Wind protection : Kelp also has a cold protection effect. People who are afraid of cold in winter often eat it, which can effectively improve their ability to keep out the cold.
4. Anti-cancer and anti-cancer : In recent years, studies have found that kelp, seaweed, seaweed and other seaweed foods have anti-cancer and anti-cancer effects. Among them, the prevention and treatment of colorectal cancer and breast cancer have been affirmed. According to the statistics of the United Nations Health Organization, Japanese women hardly suffer from breast cancer, mainly because they eat more kelp. The majority of women in the United States suffer from breast cancer, mainly because they eat less kelp and eat more meat and milk. According to statistics from relevant experts, the prevalence of elderly people who have consumed kelp for many years has an average lower prevalence rate of 5% to 8%, and the average life expectancy has increased by 4-8 years.
5. Treatment of hypothyroidism: Because kelp contains a lot of iodine, iodine is the main substance of thyroid synthesis. If the body lacks iodine, it will suffer from "thick neck disease", which is hypothyroidism. It is the best food for people with hypothyroidism.
6. Reducing radioactive diseases : Kelp can promote the excretion of radioactive materials in the body along with the stool, thereby reducing the accumulation of radioactive materials in the human body and reducing the incidence of radioactive diseases. Regular kelp can make your hair moist and black.

Eating taboo of kelp

1. People with spleen and stomach deficiency and cold should eat with caution. Those with spleen and stomach deficiency, patients with hyperthyroidism in hyperthyroidism, pregnant women and nursing mothers should avoid it.
2. Pregnant women and nursing mothers should not consume kelp in excess.