Seaweed: The Gift of Health and Beauty
The Gifts of Seaweed: Health and Beauty!
Even though it's mid-June, the daytime heat feels like midsummer. But when you look at the blue sky and the green parks, you can feel relieved not to worry about fine dust as we did in Seoul. As the evening breeze cools us down after a hot day, it feels like our bodies deserve something special. Today, let's talk about seaweed, which can help detoxify your body and aid in weight loss.
Seaweed: The Cleaner for Your Body
Seaweed is known for its ability to remove heavy metals from fine dust. Its key ingredient, 'alginic acid,' helps prevent harmful substances from being absorbed into the body. While the fine dust issue isn't as severe in the U.S. as in Seoul, eating seaweed can be beneficial if you ever feel exposed to poor air quality.
Seaweed is also rich in iodine and iron, making it excellent for new mothers' metabolism. With the rising popularity of K-FOOD, even American moms-to-be are coming to Organic One to buy seaweed. Let's explore more benefits of this familiar and helpful ingredient.
Low-Calorie, Low-Fat Food for Weight Loss
If you're thinking about dieting this summer, add seaweed to your meal plan. Fresh seaweed has only 18 calories per 100g, with 3g of protein, 5.1g of carbohydrates, and just 0.3g of fat. Despite its low calorie and fat content, seaweed is rich in various minerals and vitamins, making it a highly nutritious food. It's especially high in beta-carotene, an antioxidant that helps remove free radicals and prevent cell damage.
Seaweed is also packed with soluble fiber, which promotes a feeling of fullness, helps lower cholesterol, and prevents rapid blood sugar spikes, making it great for weight management. The iodine in seaweed boosts metabolism, helping your body burn calories and fat more effectively.
Cool Seaweed Soup for Summer
Seaweed cold soup is known for its high health benefits, including antibacterial effects, preventing enteritis, and aiding in weight loss. The organic acids in the vinegar used in the soup reduce harmful bacteria in the gut, helping prevent enteritis and diarrhea. The iodine and alginic acid in seaweed, combined with vinegar's organic acids, invigorate your body in the heat and help prevent triglyceride buildup, promoting weight loss.
If you prefer warm foods even in summer, try "Potato Seaweed Soup" for dieters. Combining seaweed with potatoes provides a balanced meal without needing extra rice, as potatoes add calcium that seaweed lacks, and seaweed adds the carbohydrates missing in potatoes. Just follow a regular seaweed soup recipe and add sliced potatoes, but skip the oil to keep it low in calories. For flavor, use minced garlic instead of oil and season with soy sauce or anchovy fish sauce for a rich, clean taste.
Where to Buy High-Quality Seaweed
At Organic One, we offer twelve types of seaweed, including special postpartum varieties. You can find high-quality seaweed like wild Dokdo seaweed from the rough seas of Jindo, traditional Gijang seaweed with a unique crunchy texture, tender silken seaweed, and pre-cut seaweed perfect for cold soups. All are available at our Organic One store and online. Try our premium seaweed samples during our online store's soft opening—everyone who makes a purchase will receive a free sample of organic cut seaweed.
