Instant seaweed, no one is unfamiliar with it, it is one of the most common snacks. So, is this snack of seaweed beneficial or harmful to people's health? Is there a difference between seaweed and the seaweed that is often eaten?

The 4 major effects of seaweed.

It is good for the growth and development of young children. Taurine in seaweed is good for heart health, and it can promote the development of the nervous system of infants and young children, enhance the memory of children, and also promote the development of retina and vision, and prevent the prevention of gallstones.

Prevention of gallstones. Taurine is the main component of bile, and taurine combined with bile acids can promote bile metabolism, thus preventing biliary obstruction, cholecystitis, and gallstones.

Enhance immunity. The polysaccharide contained in seaweed has the function of obviously enhancing cellular immunity, promoting the transformation of lymphocytes, improving the immunity of the body, and significantly reducing the total content of serum cholesterol.

Prevent iron deficiency anemia. Seaweed is rich in mineral iron, the 2 pieces of nori are equivalent to 3 bottles of milk and an egg. Therefore, women can prevent iron deficiency anemia by consuming seaweed.

3 types of seaweed.

Dried seaweed. It is generally used for food processing and simple rice wrapping, and can also be eaten directly. Such as the domestic more common: gold seal cherry blossom seal, Korean seaweed, etc.

Roasted seaweed. Dried seaweed is used for sushi cooking, food processing, etc. It can also be eaten directly. The whole process without adding any items is 100% natural. For example, it is more common in China: Golden Seal grilled seaweed, etc.

Flavored seaweed. Seasoned seaweed is the finished product after the second deep processing of dried seaweed. (There is a seasoning liquid added in the processing process.) It is generally used as a casual food and eaten directly.

So, what is the difference between seaweed and nori?

The difference between seaweed and nori

Nori is rich in B vitamins, carotene, and other vitamins and minerals such as calcium, iron, and magnesium, with selenium and iodine being particularly rich. Nori is also rich in choline and mannitol, the former of which has a memory-enhancing effect, and the latter is an effective diuretic.

In addition, nori is also rich in glutamic acid, alanine, glycine, and many other fresh-tasting substances, making it a freshness-enhancing soup for the dinner table. The seaweed produced from nori also has high nutritional value, which concentrates the minerals and various B vitamins in nori, especially the rich content of riboflavin and nicotinic acid, as well as a lot of carotene and vitamin E, and a small amount of vitamin C. But the disadvantage is that the seaweed is seasoned in the processing and contains more salt.