Modern medical research has proved that kelp contains many nutritional and medicinal components beneficial to human health. Eating kelp can reduce blood sugar, blood lipid and cholesterol, and can effectively prevent arteriosclerosis, constipation, cancer, Alzheimer's disease and anti-aging.
So the Japanese call kelp "longevity dish".
1, treatment of hypothyroidism
Because kelp contains a lot of iodine, iodine is the main substance of thyroid synthesis. If the human body lacks iodine, it will suffer from "coarse neck disease", which is hypothyroidism. So kelp is the best food for hypothyroidism.
2, diuretic detumescence
Kelp also contains a lot of mannitol, which has the function of diuresis and detumescence, and can prevent and treat renal failure, senile edema and drug poisoning.
3. Prevention and treatment of rich diseases
Mannitol in kelp, together with iodine, potassium and nicotinic acid, has a good preventive and therapeutic effect on arteriosclerosis, hypertension, chronic bronchitis, chronic hepatitis, anemia and edema.
The high-quality protein and unsaturated fatty acids in kelp have certain preventive and therapeutic effects on heart disease, diabetes and hypertension.
4. Reduce radioactive diseases
Kelp colloid can promote the excretion of radioactive substances in the body with stool, thus reducing the accumulation of radioactive substances in the human body and reducing the incidence of radioactive diseases. Eating kelp regularly can make your hair moist and black.
Step 5 keep out the cold
Kelp also has the function of keeping out the cold. People who are afraid of cold in winter often eat it, which can effectively improve their ability to keep out the cold.
6. Anti-cancer and anti-cancer
In recent years, it has been found that seaweed foods such as kelp, laver and seaweed have 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 rarely get breast cancer, mainly because they eat more kelp. The main reasons why American women suffer from breast cancer are eating less kelp, eating more meat and drinking more milk.
According to the statistics of relevant experts, the average prevalence rate of elderly people who have eaten kelp for many years is 5%-8%, and their life expectancy is extended by 4-8 years.
2 Efficacy of Tofu Tofu is rich in nutrients, including iron, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and other essential trace elements, as well as sugar, vegetable oil and rich high-quality protein, and is known as "vegetable meat".
The biological value of soybean protein is comparable to that of fish, and it is a leader among plant proteins. Soybean protein belongs to complete protein, and its amino acid composition is good, which contains almost all amino acids necessary for human body.
Soybeans can be directly cooked and eaten. The protein digestibility of soybeans is only 65%, while the digestibility of tofu can be increased to 92%-95%.
1, the "protector" of menopause
Effectively prevent the occurrence of osteoporosis, breast cancer and prostate.
2. Prevention of cardiovascular diseases
Tofu can not only strengthen the brain, but also inhibit the intake of cholesterol. Soybean protein significantly reduces plasma cholesterol, triglycerides and low-density lipoprotein, which can not only prevent colon cancer, but also help prevent cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
3. Reduce the risk of breast cancer.
Soybeans used to make tofu contain soybean isoflavones, which can regulate the response of mammary glands to estrogen. The concentration of isoflavones in Japanese women's urine is 100- 1000 times that of American and Dutch women, which is related to the fact that Japanese people often eat soybeans, which is also a reason why the incidence of breast cancer in Japan is lower than that in Europe and America. In addition, it can effectively prevent leukemia, colon cancer, lung cancer, gastric cancer and so on.
4, antithrombotic
Saponins contained in soybean have obvious anticancer activity, which can inhibit the growth of tumor cells, platelet aggregation and thrombosis by scavenging free radicals in vivo.
5. Substitute for milk
The nutritional value of tofu is similar to that of milk. Tofu is the best substitute for people who can't drink milk or eat meat and poultry to control chronic diseases because of lactose intolerance.
6. Nourishing, clearing away heat and preserving health
Tofu is a nourishing, heat-clearing and health-preserving food. Regular eating can tonify the middle energizer, clear away heat and moisten dryness, promote fluid production to quench thirst and clear the stomach. It is more suitable for people with heat constitution, bad breath, thirst, indigestion and fever.
Modern medicine has proved that tofu not only has the functions of increasing nutrition, helping digestion and stimulating appetite, but also is beneficial to the growth and development of teeth and bones, and can increase the iron content in blood in hematopoietic function.
So don't underestimate this simple kelp tofu soup. It is very helpful to prolong life. Regular drinking can enhance resistance. Especially in cold winter, it can not only keep warm but also prevent diseases. Let's learn how to make this soup together ~
3 the practice of tofu seaweed soup ingredients: tofu 1, sweet pepper 1, 50 grams of kelp, soy sauce 10 grams, 2 slices of ginger, 2 onions, broth, cooking wine, sugar.
1, cut tofu into small pieces; Wash and slice sweet pepper; Wash and shred ginger; Wash onion and cut into powder; Wash kelp and cut into strips.
2. Put the soy sauce and 1/2 cups of cold water into a bowl, mix well and filter for later use.
3. Pour 3 cups of broth into a pot to boil, add tofu, sweet pepper and kelp, add 1 tablespoon cooking wine and shredded ginger to boil, then add the ingredients prepared in the second step to boil, turn off the fire and mix well, and finally add 1 tablespoon white sugar to boil. Sprinkle chopped green onion on the kelp tofu soup and put it in a big bowl of soup.
Production skills:
1, it is suggested that tender tofu is the best choice for soup, and the taste is smooth and tender;
2, kelp must be cleaned, otherwise the subtle salt sand will affect the taste;
3, concentrated chicken juice can be replaced by boiled broth, which is more delicious.
4 Tips 1, don't drink tea immediately after eating kelp (tea contains tannic acid), and don't eat sour fruit immediately (sour fruit contains vegetable acid). Because kelp is rich in iron, the above two foods will hinder the absorption of iron in the body.
2. Hyperthyroidism patients should not eat kelp, because the iodine content in kelp is rich, which will aggravate the condition.
3. Pregnant women and lactating women should not eat more kelp. This is because iodine in kelp can enter the fetus and baby with blood circulation, causing thyroid dysfunction.