Should I cook the kelp salad?

Kelp contains a large amount of iodine, which is the main substance synthesized by the thyroid gland. It can effectively prevent people from suffering from "thick neck disease", and kelp can be eaten by the general population. Kelp is not only suitable for people with hypothyroidism, but also suitable for regular consumption by patients with hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and coronary heart disease. In addition, kelp also has diuretic, anti-edema, and prevention and treatment of renal failure effects. So, when we make kelp salad, should we boil the kelp?

1. Should the kelp salad be cooked?

For the cold kelp salad, the kelp needs to be blanched. Soak the dried kelp shreds in water first, then wash them and blanch them in boiling water. Don't blanch it for too long, otherwise it won't be crispy. Pinch it with your hands while blanching to feel its softness and hardness. After blanching, rinse with cold water, then add some salt, chopped green onion, minced garlic, coriander, shredded ginger, sesame oil, chicken essence, vinegar, chili oil, etc. (add according to personal taste), mix it and it is ready to eat.

How to make kelp salad

Ingredients: kelp, chopped green onion, ginger, garlic, chopped chili pepper, oyster sauce, salt, chicken essence, sesame oil, and water in appropriate amounts.

practice:

1. Prepare minced ginger, garlic, green onion, and chopped chili pepper.

2. Wash the whole kelp, roll it up, cut it into thin strips, blanch it in boiling water, remove it and drain the water.

3. Pour 1 into the processed kelp shreds, sprinkle with salt, oyster sauce, chicken essence, a little sesame oil and mix well.

Tips

Because my child’s stomach acid can’t stand the taste of vinegar, so I didn’t put it in. Friends who like it can add vinegar and sugar according to their own taste.

3. The efficacy and function of kelp

1. Prevent and treat goiter

Kelp contains iodine and iodide, which can prevent and treat iodine-deficiency goiter.

2. Blood pressure reduction

Laminin, potassium salt and calcium can reduce the body's absorption of cholesterol and lower blood pressure;

3. Lipid reduction

Kelp contains a large amount of unsaturated fatty acids and dietary fiber, which can remove cholesterol attached to the blood vessel walls, regulate the stomach and intestines, and promote the excretion of cholesterol;

4. Tumor inhibition

The hot water extract has a significant cytotoxic effect on human KB cancer cells in vitro and a significant inhibitory effect on S180 tumors. In addition, kelp is rich in anti-cancer star selenium, which has an anti-cancer effect.

5. Diuresis and swelling reduction

A layer of white powder like hoarfrost is often attached to kelp - mannitol, which is a precious medicinal substance. Modern scientific research has proven that mannitol has the effects of lowering blood pressure, promoting diuresis and reducing swelling;

6. Weight loss

Kelp contains a large amount of dietary fiber, which can increase the sense of fullness in obese people. Kelp also has a very low fat content and low calories, making it a good food for obese people to lose weight.