Kelp belongs to a type of seaweed. There are fresh kelp seedlings and dried kelp. These two kinds of kelp are often eaten in our lives, but kelp is available in two seasons a year. In spring and autumn, the kelp that comes on the market in autumn is the most delicious because the season and water temperature are suitable for kelp growth.

I am from Fujian. Although our family does not grow kelp, some of my relatives do, so I have loved eating kelp since I was a child. Even now that I have grown up, I still love eating kelp. I can say that for a few days. Just eat it once.

So, what changes will happen to the body if you eat kelp regularly?

I personally feel that if you eat kelp regularly, there will be no major changes in your body. However, eating kelp regularly can supplement calcium. Children who eat more kelp can grow taller. However, kelp contains a lot of sediment, so you must wash it clean when you buy it, otherwise some people with weak stomachs may easily develop stones if they often eat kelp.

Let’s take a look at the following benefits of kelp on the human body:

1. Anti-radiation

Kelp has anti-radiation effect and can prevent the absorption of the radioactive element strontium. Radioactive strontium is very harmful to the human body. It can cause damage to bones, impair its hematopoietic function, and induce leukemia and bone cancer. Therefore, people who have recently had X-rays and people who often use computers can eat more kelp to resist radiation.

2. Prevent goiter

Kelp is rich in iodine. If the human body is deficient in iodine, it will suffer from goiter, resulting in dwarfism and mental retardation. , so eating more kelp appropriately can prevent goiter and promote intellectual development.

3. Beauty and slimming

Kelp contains a variety of vitamins, and vitamins help form glycoproteins, maintain normal functions of the skin, prevent skin infections, and keep the skin smooth and delicate. Flexible. In addition, kelp also contains a substance that can prevent the body from absorbing fat, which has a good slimming effect on people who need to lose weight.

4. Improve immunity

Kelp is rich in nutrients, especially high in minerals. Regular consumption of kelp can improve the body's immunity and prevent everyone from getting sick.

5. Diuresis and swelling

Kelp contains mannitol, and the content is not low. The function of mannitol is diuresis, which is a good way to remove edema in the body, especially for pregnant mothers. , eating some kelp appropriately can relieve the degree of edema.

6. Lower blood pressure

Kelp contains dietary fiber sodium alginate, which is a substance that can reduce the body's absorption of sodium, thereby lowering blood pressure.

So, how should you eat kelp?

1. Kelp and pork ribs soup

This soup tastes very delicious, with the taste of the sea. Drinking this soup regularly can supplement calcium and zinc. Children drinking it can promote physical development. Pregnant women eat it to promote fetal development.

2. Cold kelp

Always drinking kelp soup will make you feel tired, so we can occasionally make some cold kelp to relieve tiredness and increase appetite. However, you still need to boil the kelp a little when it is served cold, and then let it cool before serving it cold. Adding more minced garlic to the cold kelp will make it very delicious. We seaside people like it sour and spicy.

Of course, there are many ways to eat kelp. How you eat it depends on your own preferences. Although kelp is good, you don’t need to eat it every day. About twice a week is enough.