Laminaria or seaweed has long been known in the world for its beneficial properties. Initially, it was used only by the inhabitants of the islands. Especially these seaweeds were popular in Japan and on the shores of the Sakhalin Oblast. Currently, in many countries, kelp enjoys well-deserved respect and love.
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The myth of seaweed
The strength of the properties of kelp is reflected in one of the legends of the country of the Rising Sun. Once, during the reign of Emperor Shan Gin, strong enemies attacked the country. At that moment, his state was exhausted, the inhabitants of the country were ready to surrender. Then the ruler offered a prayer to the gods for help. And they sent him a miraculous drink, which gave people stamina, strength, fearlessness and long life. In order to deliver this drink to all the inhabitants of the islands, the emperor's young daughter drank it and sacrificed herself, throwing herself into the sea. The gods turned it into seaweed and endowed it with all the properties of a drink. After the inhabitants of the country tasted the gift of the gods, they were able to defeat the enemy attack.
Useful properties of seaweed
For useful properties, the inhabitants of the islands call kelp sea ginseng. There are several times more vitamins and minerals in seaweed than in traditional white cabbage. So, for example, in kelp 2 times more phosphorus, magnesium and iron - an order of magnitude, and sodium - 40 times. In addition, this seaweed contains bromine, zinc, manganese, cobalt, potassium, iodine, nitrogen and sulfur.
Laminaria has a high content of vitamins, such as PP, beta-carotene, B1, B2, B5, B6, B12, C, D and E. Their content is significant. So, for example, the amount of vitamin C does not reach only kiwi, oranges and lemons and covers the daily allowance if you eat only 300 g.
Such a rich composition is ensured by the ability to absorb minerals and vitamins from seawater and, most importantly, accumulate them.
The mineral and vitamin composition stimulates the brain, strengthens blood vessels, normalizes blood glucose levels, stimulates the function of the thyroid gland, promotes collagen production, which affects the appearance of the skin, improves the condition of the hair, improves the immune system, and lowers cholesterol. Laminaria is very useful for high mental stress, especially for children. In addition, kelp is a powerful aphrodisiac for both women and men.
Heat-treated seaweed slightly loses its properties. It is also important that kelp has a low price and is sold in many retail outlets. Miracle algae can be consumed not only in its pure form or in salads and snacks, but also add it to cereals, soups and main dishes.