Kelp: Benefits, Effects and Contraindications - What Should It Not Be Eaten With?

Kelp, also called river cabbage or kombu in some regions, is a large marine brown algae found in seawater, often used in soups, cold dishes and more, and is rich in nutrients.So what are the benefits, effects and contraindications of kelp? What should it not be eaten with?

1. What are the benefits, effects and contraindications of kelp?

Kelp contains minerals such as iodine and is rich in protein, and it is also very low in calories, making it suitable for people trying to lose weight!

(1) The benefits and effects of kelp include:

1. Inhibiting cell apoptosis and resisting radiation: kelp extract——kelp polysaccharide can inhibit immune cell apoptosis and has an anti-radiation effect.

2. Weight loss and slimming: kelp is very low in calories and also rich in minerals such as potassium and iodine, which can relieve edema in body cells, improve body puffiness and refine body curves.

3. Beauty and hair care: kelp contains trace elements such as iodine, calcium, sulfur, iron, sodium, magnesium, potassium, cobalt, phosphorus, mannitol and vitamins, which are helpful for hair growth and for making hair black and shiny.

4. Delaying human aging: kelp is rich in calcium and iodine, which help with thyroxine synthesis. Together, these two elements can not only beautify the body, but also help delay aging.

5. Benefiting and nourishing the brain: kelp contains taurine, which is very helpful for children's brain development and growth. The brown surface layer of kelp also contains a kind of glutamic acid that promotes children's development, with a content 30 times higher than that of liver oil, so it can benefit and nourish the brain and help children grow and develop healthily.

6. Promoting bowel movement, clearing the stomach and eliminating toxins: kelp is rich in cellulose, which can promptly clear waste and toxins from the intestinal tract, thus effectively preventing rectal cancer and constipation.

(2) The contraindications of kelp include:

1. Kelp should not be consumed in excess: consuming too much kelp may cause arsenic poisoning in the human body.

2. Kelp should not be soaked for too long: purchased kelp needs to be soaked before eating, but note that if soaked for too long, it can easily cause nutrients to be lost.

3. People with hyperthyroidism, pregnant women and nursing mothers should not eat kelp.

2. What should kelp not be eaten with?

1. Kelp and pig blood should not be eaten together: eating them together can easily cause constipation.

2. Kelp and coix seed should not be eaten together: it can cause blood stasis.

3. Kelp and licorice should not be eaten together: it can produce toxic substances.

4. Kelp and baijiu should not be eaten together: it can cause indigestion

5. Kelp and grapes should not be eaten together: it can affect the absorption of calcium and iron.

6. Kelp and persimmons should not be eaten together: gastrointestinal discomfort.

7. Kelp and tea should not be eaten together: it can hinder the body's absorption of iron.

3. How much does kelp cost?

Kelp on the market is sometimes sold by the jin and sometimes sold in bags (packs), and kelp is also divided into ordinary kelp and premium kelp, so the prices are naturally different.

1. The price of kelp at the Fuxin City vegetable wholesale market in Liaoning is 5-6 yuan/jin;

2. The price of ordinary dried kelp sold by some small vendors is 4-6 yuan/jin; packaged kelp costs 44.9 yuan/pack.

4. What are some ways to prepare kelp?

Cold dressed kelp

Ingredients: 50 grams shredded kelp, 50 grams carrot, 1 teaspoon salt, 5 grams garlic, 3 dried chilies, half a tablespoon light soy sauce, cilantro or scallion, half a teaspoon white sugar

Detailed method:

1. Prepare all the ingredients; soak the shredded kelp in clean water for 1 hour in advance; prepare all the ingredients; soak the shredded kelp in clean water for 1 hour in advance;

2. Peel the garlic, chop it finely and put it in a small bowl; pour clean water into a pot, bring to a boil, then add the soaked shredded kelp and shredded carrot and blanch them briefly;

3. While hot, splash chili oil into the garlic mixture, put the drained shredded kelp into a bowl, add cilantro, pour over the chili garlic oil and mix well; in this way the cold dressed kelp is successfully completed!

Kelp and pork rib soup

Ingredients: select pork ribs, soaked kelp, fresh white radish, 1 small teaspoon salt, 3 slices ginger, 1 large tablespoon cooking wine

Detailed method:

1. Soak the kelp in advance and wash it clean; wash the white radish, peel it, and cut it into chunks for later use;

2. Pour clean water into a stewing pot, add the pork ribs, ginger slices and cooking wine, bring the water to a boil over high heat, then turn to low heat and simmer for about 1 hour;

3. Then add the kelp and white radish, bring to a boil over high heat, then continue simmering over low heat for 20-30 minutes, add an appropriate amount of salt to season. Finally, it can be ladled out of the pot.