Second, it is not recommended to put raw kelp in the refrigerator. Put clean water at room temperature and change it once a day. It can be stored for at least 7 days without deterioration.
Efficacy and function of kelp
1. Treating hypothyroidism
Because kelp contains a lot of iodine, which is the main substance of thyroid synthesis, if the human body lacks iodine, it will suffer from "coarse neck disease", that is, hypothyroidism, so kelp is the best food for hypothyroidism patients.
2. diuresis and 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.
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.
Step 6 fight 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 eat kelp for many years is 5% ~ 8%, and their life expectancy is increased by 4-8 years.