Herbs, Food Ingredients, and Health
It is natural to become physically weaker as
one ages. However, it is possible to stay younger and healthier than your
physical age by what you eat at your table every day. More and more medical
research and studies have shown the medicinal properties and benefits of herbs
and healthy diet.
As of this new year of 2024, let us stay
healthy by looking into a variety of herbs one by one, their nutrition facts,
and healthy diet so that we are able to lead a life with more confidence and
constantly get ourselves back on track with aplomb even if we happen to deviate
from the optimal state of health.
#6. Seaweed
Do you often enjoy seafood? When you visualize yourself
dining at a gorgeous seafood restaurant, you might easily think about having
steamed lobster with some sweet, buttery sauce on the side or a beautiful plate
of grilled salmon steak with some savory crabcakes. How about having some
vegetarian dish filled with fresh scent and hues of the ocean? This week, let
us talk about seaweed! Seaweed is becoming a popular healthy ingredient in cuisines.
Traditionally, seaweed soup is a staple part of celebrating one’s birthday in
Korea. Not sounding like a mouthwatering ingredient to you? Here we dive into
the world of seaweed to see what’s in it for you.
Seaweed contains a concentrated source of an amino acid
called tyrosine and 1. ______________. Your thyroid gland requires both to
function properly. Your thyroid gland releases hormones to help control 2.____________,
energy production, reproduction and the repair of damaged cells in your body. Without
sufficient amount of 3.______________(same answer to #1), you may start to
experience symptoms like weight changes, fatigue, or swelling of the neck over
time.
(**The recommended dietary intake (RDI) of iodine for
adults is 140 mcg per day.)
The proteins present in some seaweeds, such as spirulina
and chlorella, contain all of the essential amino acids. This means seaweed is
a nutritional powerhouse that can help ensure you get the full range of amino
acids.
Seaweed can also
be a good source of 4.___________-3 fats and vitamin B12 which is abundant in
dried green and purple seaweed.
Seaweed also helps maintain gut health because it is rich
in 5._____________, which increases the growth of “good” bacteria and nourish
your gut.
In addition, Fucoxanthin, alginate, and other compounds
in seaweed may help reduce your blood sugar levels, reducing your risk of 6.______________.
Answer Keys
1. Iodine
2. Growth
3. Iodine
4. Omega-3
5. Fiber
6. Diabetes
*source from healthline.com
Acrostic poem using SEAWEED by Jean Lee
Super
food ingredient
Excellent
source of various nutrition
Awesome
way to jazz up dishes not only in Asia
World
is enamored by this fresh group of algae
Each
and every day, not only on your birthday
Eat seaweed
soup along with bite-size discs of Korean Kimbap
Do we
need more to throw a party?
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