What is seaweed?
Seaweed (also known as kelp) is a group of multicellular algae that lives in the sea. This material has been used as food and medicine for centuries in many varieties, from larger kelp to smaller varieties.
Dried seaweed is seaweed that has gone through the process of exploitation, handling, cleaning and processing according to food safety standards to ensure the health of consumers.
Dried seaweed contains many nutritional ingredients that are beneficial to health such as: Carbohydrates, fiber, vitamins A, C, B2, ... and minerals; Sodium, magnesium, phosphorus, copper, zinc, antioxidants and especially rich in iodine.
What is the use of seaweed?
Reduce cholesterol in the blood
Dried seaweed has more than 90 minerals absorbed from seawater. The nutritional composition of seaweed contains more than 89 minerals absorbed from the sea and many beneficial fatty acids and peptides that inhibit hypertension. These substances participate in regulating blood pressure and preventing increased blood cholesterol.
In addition, seaweed also contains high amounts of alginate as well as fiber to help increase the conversion of fat into energy.
Supports the digestive system
Seaweed is also classified as a vegetable. It contains very high levels of fiber to help support digestion, stimulate intestinal motility and increase contractions to push waste out. Fiber is also an ideal food source for beneficial bacteria in the intestines, enhancing immunity and preventing gastrointestinal infections.
Alga Alkane mannitol contained in seaweed has the ability to nourish beneficial bacteria for the intestines. Thanks to this, the food entering the body will be digested better and the body will absorb nutrients more effectively.
Eating dried seaweed helps lose weight and beautify the skin
Rich in vitamin A and Fucoxanthin in seaweed, it helps burn calories, thereby generating heat to prevent excess fat cell production.
Furthermore, seaweed also provides a lot of fiber, giving you a feeling of fullness for a long time, reducing appetite and minimizing the amount of food consumed in the body. This helps support faster weight loss. Nutrients in seaweed also help purify and eliminate toxins in the body, help reduce acne and beautify the skin.
Enhance thyroid function
The thyroid gland releases hormones to produce energy and repair damaged cells. The thyroid gland needs to be provided with enough iodine to create hormones. Iodine deficiency will impair thyroid function. A sign of iodine deficiency in the thyroid gland is goiter. Seaweed provides abundant iodine to prevent this condition. From there it helps enhance the activity of the thyroid gland.
These dishes from dried seaweed for you
Seaweed burned with garlic
As a fan of dishes made from seaweed, you will not be able to miss the crispy and flavorful Seaweed with Garlic.
Mailey Garlic Burnt Seaweed is a combination of the natural salty flavor of seaweed along with the aroma of burnt garlic and roasted sesame, making it the number 1 choice for dishes made from dried seaweed.
Seaweed strips with nutritious nuts
Seaweed strips with nutritious nuts is a hot food today not only because of its deliciousness, great taste and very suitable for a healthy diet. From the elderly to children, everyone loves this dish. It's a great combination of crispy seaweed leaves strips inside the rich, nutty layer of cashew nuts, zucchini seeds, and nutritious almonds. The dish is packaged in separate bars, convenient to use and carry.
Brown rice with seaweed
The uses of brown rice are familiar to each of us. Currently, many families have chosen brown rice as the main ingredient for their meals, completely replacing white rice. Brown rice dried with seaweed is extremely convenient to carry and provides energy quickly, still maintaining a diet without having to prepare anything complicated. The number 1 choice to bring along for your long trips.
Brown rice, cereals and seaweed bars
Brown rice, cereals and seaweed bars are very popular, they are a combination of brown rice, nutritious grains, supplemented with seaweed that contains many types of powerful antioxidants, which have the effect of slowing down the metabolism. aging process, preventing chronic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer. The fiber content in seaweed is quite abundant, helping beneficial bacteria in the intestinal tract, making the digestive system work better. In addition, the product is very suitable and suitable for vegetarian days.
The wonderful uses of seaweed are something we cannot deny. Change and get used to snacks and dishes made from seaweed to have a healthier body. Mailey products will accompany you on your future path.