5 Reasons to include Seaweed in the day-to-day diet

Do you know why health experts around the world are going gaga over ‘Seaweed’? There’s no denying that Seaweed is the most popular ingredient in Oriental and Asian, but what exactly is a ‘Seaweed’ and why you must include it in your diet. Here are 5 reasons why this marine food has made it to global plates.

Seaweed is basically an umbrella term used for underwater vegetables and plantations that are edible in nature. There are more than 10,000 species of Seaweed and it varies in taste, texture and nutritional value. Popularly used in Korean, Japanese and Chinese cuisine, Seaweed is gaining fame for its umpteen health benefits. Some of the common uses of this marine food is in making Sushis, Seaweed noodles and beauty products to name a few.

Here’s why experts have been vouching for this marine food.

According to health experts and studies, the presence of antioxidants like Fucoxanthin in Seaweed can help in improving immunity and cell regeneration. It was also found that the intake of Seaweed helps in minimizing the effect of viral infections like Covid-19 (SARS-COV- 2). However, a lot more research is still needed to establish this fact.

The presence of prebiotics, fibers and antioxidants in Seaweeds can help in better management of Diabetes. The presence of plant compounds and antioxidants like Carotenoid, Fucoxanthin helps in balancing blood sugar levels. Apart from that, the high fiber content in Seaweed also adds on to better insulin management and improved metabolism.

Including seaweed in the diet helps in better hormonal management and improves Thyroid functioning. This is because the Thyroid glands in the body helps in regulating hormones and the presence of Iodine and amino acid Tyrosine in Seaweed helps in better hormonal management.

As per a research by the American Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, consumption of Seaweeds can help in reducing high blood sugar and high blood pressure levels, which promotes heart health. Also the presence of omega-3 fatty acids in Seaweed can help in lowering bad cholesterol and improve heart health.