ALGAE (1 ยช PART)
Algae, a food even though we seem relatively new, are the oldest plant in existence, from an evolutionary standpoint. While it is true that the Western we have introduced in our kitchens for some 20 years ago, already in antiquity, were commonly used in eastern coastal societies (China, Japan and Korea), but they were also popular among the Aztecs, Vikings, Irish ...
General
They are highly concentrated plant and easily assimilated by our body. They contain between 10 and 20 times the minerals of vegetables, most notably iron, calcium, sodium, potassium and iodine. They are also important sources of trace elements, essential for the proper functioning of our cells as well as of our metabolism and immune system, and vitamins (A, B, C, D, E and K).
For vegetarians have a special importance in shaping their daily diet as they are a good source of protein and nutrients in addition to the already mentioned before, they provide vitamin B12 in amounts not inconsiderable. This vitamin is very difficult to find outside the animal kingdom and, in turn, is essential to the proper functioning of the nervous system, red blood cell formation, metabolism of amino acids, growth and tissue regeneration ...
Another great advantage of algae is that they are free foods cholesterol and saturated fats, as well as antibiotics, pesticides and hormones, whose presence, unfortunately, is so common in meat products.
Properties - remineralizantes: strengthen bones, teeth, hair and nails, states of anemia, osteoporosis ...
- stimulate metabolism and promote the balance of the endocrine glands, regulate thyroid function, improve drainage and absorption of insulin ...
- aid digestion and help reduce weight, have a satiating effect and improve bowel function mucilages
- help eliminate toxins, and radioactive elements
purines - blood alkaline because of its high mineral content
- decrease the absorption of heavy metals (lead, mercury, cadmium, aluminum ...)
- kidneys regulate and balance
- increase training of hemoglobin, chlorophyll content
Recommended drinking
With its high concentration, its consumption must be moderate, about 10-15g daily. Although this is a general level and in certain circumstances (hyperthyroidism, tachycardia, hypertension, people who use iodized salt ...), you should consult a specialist in this area before putting in the diet.