The green superfood you should eat
You've eaten it on your sushi and tried snacking on when he got up in your Ramen once, but the algae have never been in your grocery basket - not to mention your shopping list.
We will change that. Once you have discovered everything you can do for you - and all the delicious ways you can use it - you will stop thinking about this vegetable sea as a supeftonieur of sushi. But first, what are we heard exactly by sea vegetables? The most common is Nori, the blackish envelope around rice in your sushi roll. Other types of sea vegetables include Kelp-widely found in Miso Soup-Wakame, Dulse and Hijiki.
Are you ready to give strange ocean plants a try? Here's what you will get for your efforts and some ideas for knowing how to dive into:
They stimulate burned fats
"Without sufficient levels of iodine, your thyroid function becomes altered and it is harder than your body burns fat," says Nutritionist Dana James ofNYC power coach, Who suggests to sneak marine vegetables in your diet at least three times a week.
Algae also contain a compound called alginate, which has been demonstrated to significantly reduce fat absorption, indicatesTanya Zuckerbrot, Rd, author ofMiracle Carb diet: Calorie and fats disappear - with fibers.
They criticize cancer
"Algae are a rich source of folic b-vitamin acid and studies have shown that diets rich in folate-rich dishes, such as seaweed, can significantly reduce your risk of colon cancer," says Zuckerbrot. "Sea vegetables also contain significant amounts of lignanas, plant compounds with known anticancer protection properties."
They keep cholesterol in check
According to a Japanese study published in theBritish Nutrition JournalEating Nori can help reduce cholesterol levels. By replacing the envelopes, bagels and bread with Nori, you will have fewer carbohydrate available to convert to cholesterol, "says James.
How to cook with algae
With all these benefits, there is no reason not to add sea vegetables in your diet. You can make a delicious broth by boiling the wakama algae (this is usually the base of the miso soup), pump the flavor of sophisticated eggs with a hot sauce and a pinch of Nori grilled, wrap a fast and easy lunch at L Help of Nori instead of bread and sprinkle with dulse on everything to move to the soup.
Courtesy ofMen's Fitness
