Seaweed has more calcium than milk, did you know that ?

Seaweed is one of the most complete foods we can find, and they are rich in minerals and vitamins, especially calcium, nutrients they possess in greater quantity than milk itself. They also help the body to function properly and have detoxifying properties, Something essential for a healthy diet In fact, your nutritional wealth can be up to twenty times greater than that of other vegetables.

Frequent consumption of seaweed brings a number of benefits to our health. For example, they are alkalizing, so they help fight acidosis. They are also depurative, thereby reducing problems in the liver and kidneys, dissolving the fat concentration and Of mucus, and regulate the arterial tension. They also favor the good state of the skin, the hair and the nails.

There is a wide variety of algae, some of the best known being the following. 

1. Wakame: very common in vegan and vegetarian cuisine, it has a nice flavor that makes it suitable for soups, creams and as accompaniment. It is frequently consumed in countries like Korea, Japan and China, and one of its great advantages is that it is antioxidant, satiating, And rich in calcium and potassium. It is estimated that this type of seaweed has 10 times more calcium than conventional milk.

 2. Kombu: This type of seaweed has a sweet taste, thanks to its high content of glutamic acid. It contains a high percentage of potassium, calcium, iron and iodine and is commonly used as a food supplement. It improves intestinal flora, is an antioxidant, and helps prevent Osteoporosis and cardiovascular diseases. [Right] Algae are one of the foods with a higher calcium content, the agar-agar being the most concentrated.

3. Agar-agar: this is an extract obtained from different types of red algae.
Due to its ability to thicken foods, it is widely used in sauces, creams, ice cream, etc.
It helps us fight obesity and constipation, favoring the proper functioning of the body. 

4. Nori: sea kelp are very common in Japan, is used to wrap sushi, but is also present in salads, pastas and soups.

It has a high content of vitamin A, iron and niacin, as well as calcium, potassium and magnesium.
It has antioxidant properties, is diuretic and favors good digestion.

 
5. Wire: has a sweet taste, thanks to its high percentage of mannitol.

It is rich in magnesium, potassium, calcium and iodine, as well as antioxidant.
Its consumption is advisable to combat obesity, to prevent the accumulation of liquids, cardiovascular diseases and to reduce the level of cholesterol.

Seaweed is one of the foods with a higher calcium content, the agar-agar being the most concentrated; In fact, only one tablespoon can provide about 75 mg of calcium.
On the other hand, wakame and hiziki algae contain about 1,400 mg of calcium per 100 gr., Compared to 120 mg per 100 gr.

That owns the milk.

That is why they are highly recommended to keep the bones in good condition, especially during the elderly. However, its use is not recommended for people with thyroid disease because of its high iodine content.

In these cases, the rations should be moderated and pre-roasted in a pan, since evaporation causes them to lose large amounts of this substance.

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There are many different ways to include seaweed in our diet, because we can consume them raw or cooked. A good idea is to include them in dishes such as salads, soups, stews or casseroles. We can also try more elaborate recipes like seaweed pâté, sautéed with mushrooms, algae stew, pudding, mixed with rice, etc. And you? Did you know that seaweed has more calcium than conventional milk? Do you usually include it in your daily diet?