Why Seaweed Deserves A Place In Your Diet

Superfoods are one of the most talked about topics among fans of a healthy lifestyle. This term refers to foods that contain a large variety of nutrients and improve health better than any medicine or dietary supplement. Avocados, chia seeds and quinoa are now heard from everywhere, and no less useful product - seaweed (or kelp, or cabbage) - for some reason remains in the shade. We will tell you why seaweed deserves your attention.

• Seaweed has a high fiber content, making it an essential food for good digestion. It stimulates the intestines, cleanses the body and prevents diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
• Due to the high iodine content, it has a beneficial effect on the thyroid gland and helps prevent hormonal disruptions and diseases.
• The substances that kelp contains help control cholesterol levels, prevent vascular occlusion and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
• Minerals contained in seaweed provide active detoxification of the body, which significantly reduces the burden on the liver and kidneys.
• Laminaria is a storehouse of vitamin C, which makes it ideal for strengthening the immune system. Doctors recommend adding it to your diet at least during the autumn-winter period, when the risk of colds is especially high.
• So where can you go without weight loss? Seaweed contains a lot of fiber and obscenely few calories (23 kcal per 100 g), which makes it a negative calorie food.

Seaweed is usually sold pickled. It can be eaten on its own as a snack (plenty of fiber will keep you feeling full for a long time), or it can be used as an ingredient in a salad. It all depends solely on your imagination and taste preferences.