Chinese people have been eating seaweed for over a thousand years. The "Compendium of Materia Medica" by the Ming Dynasty's "King of Medicine" Li Shizhen records that seaweed can "primarily treat conditions such as internal heat, goiter, and accumulated masses". Not only that, but the nutritional content of seaweed is exceptionally rich. According to Professor Li Huiming, a nutritionist from the Department of Nutrition at Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, by combining it with other ingredients, seaweed soup can be made with various flavors and therapeutic effects.
Seaweed and Dried Shrimp Soup, supplementing iodine and calcium
The iodine content in seaweed is extremely abundant, almost 100 times that in grains and vegetables! In addition, seaweed is also rich in iron and vitamin B12, both of which are essential nutrients for blood production. Dried shrimp is rich in calcium, and the combination of the two complements each other, having a certain effect on iron-deficiency anemia and osteoporosis.
Sesame Oil Seaweed Soup, relieves constipation. Boil seaweed in boiling water, then add sesame oil and season to taste. One-fifth of seaweed is dietary fiber, which can promote bowel movements, expel harmful substances from the body, and maintain intestinal health.
Seaweed and Kelp Soup, reduces fat and aids weight loss. Made from seaweed and kelp, supplemented with winter melon rind and watermelon rind, it is suitable for overweight women to drink regularly to achieve a slimming and shaping effect. Because seaweed and kelp are rich in dietary fiber and very low in calories,再加上 the diuretic effect of winter melon rind and watermelon rind, the weight loss effect will be more pronounced. Seaweed for longevity
Every 100 grams of dried seaweed contains 25-30 grams of protein, equivalent to the content in soybeans, and is also rich in other nutritional components such as vitamins. The protein and other nutrients in seaweed are easily digested and absorbed, making it very suitable for the elderly with diminished digestive function. When combined with lean meat, the nutrition is more balanced and not greasy, which has a life-prolonging effect on the elderly.
Tofu, Rabbit Meat, and Seaweed Soup, can lower blood lipids. In this recipe, tofu is sweet and cool in nature, and can benefit the middle qi and harmonize the spleen and stomach, while rabbit meat also has the effect of tonifying the middle qi. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that seaweed has the effects of resolving phlegm, eliminating dampness, and promoting urination; combined as a dish, it is delicious, fresh, and easily absorbed, making it suitable for elderly patients with hyperlipidemia.
It should be noted that it is best to eat 15 grams of seaweed at a time. Before eating, it is best to soak it in clear water and change the water once or twice to remove pollutants. Seaweed is cold in nature, so people with poor gastrointestinal digestive function or those with abdominal pain and loose stools should eat it in moderation.
Tofu, Rabbit Meat, and Seaweed Soup, can lower blood lipids. In this recipe, tofu is sweet and cool in nature, and can benefit the middle qi and harmonize the spleen and stomach, while rabbit meat also has the effect of tonifying the middle qi. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that seaweed has the effects of resolving phlegm, eliminating dampness, and promoting urination; combined as a dish, it is delicious, fresh, and easily absorbed, making it suitable for elderly patients with hyperlipidemia.