Japanese restaurants have become fashionable in food algae. Algae are very nutritious, helps balance the body and if well prepared are delicious.
The algae were used since antiquity for many coastal people, thanks to its tradition to continue feeding them, today we know the advantages deparan us. The algae also have many uses in beauty treatments.
Algae have nutritional value and therapeutic time, becoming one of the most nutritious foods on the planet, while they are ideal for both preventing and combating disease.
Because eating seaweed
- provides proteins that represent 25% of its dry weight.
- They are also rich in minerals and trace elements, especially calcium and iron.
- They contain many essential amino acids, ie those that our body can not synthesize but must absorb through food.
- can replace calcium in milk and meat for its iron and protein, regardless of its content in sodium and magnesium.
- contain fibers that promote digestion.
- have properties that help the body eliminate free radicals and toxins.
- They are rich in plant iodine, vitamin A, B1, B2, B6 and B12, vitamin C and E. Specifically, with respect to vitamin E, often have a higher percentage than wheat germ.
Ultimately algae are an ideal food for being low in calories, cholesterol and rich in nutrients.
Types of algae
There are a variety of algae:
- Red algae that are rich in magnesium and proteins and can be eaten dry as a snack
- green algae are known as “summer salad”
- Violet Algae used to prepare Japanese sushi. Also known as kombu, green brown, which is rich in iodine and is the only algae that can not be eaten raw.
Algae are an essential part of Japanese cuisine. The sushi and maki rolls may have algae as well as miso soup. Seaweed cuisine offers a wide variety of dishes ranging from appetizers to desserts.
The algae are available in Asian stores or in the international section of supermarkets.
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