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by Alex Ortner
When you hear about “greens,” you probably think of things on a farm – kale, broccoli, peas, etc. They are the most common to find in stores and are the most visible. Well today I’d like to share with you and in-depth look at one of the best greens for you, which isn’t found on standing farms: kelp.
What is kelp?
Kelp is a large seaweed. There are about thirty different kinds of it. Kelp is very nutritional, and is technically classified as an algae. It grows in shallow oceans, creating underwater forests. Some kinds of kelp grow as fast as half a meter a day, and can reach as long as 30 to 80 meters (that’s about 260 feet). As you can see on this picture, it gets huge!
Kelp is used today all over the world. In Japan, Kombu (a species of kelp) is commonly used for flavoring broths and stews. It’s used as a vegetable, garnish, and primary ingredient for many snacks. In the U.S. and europe kelp is served in many seafood restaurants, and in larger Asia it is used for it’s many health benefits. I know people from every health community that enjoy kelp..
How YOU can use it, and what it can do for you…
First of all, if you don’t know already, kelp is very tasty. It has a salty flavor which is a nice addition if you’re eating raw. I find kelp flakes taste great as a seasoning and love them on my salads. The seaweed has a lot of minerals, vitamins, trace elements, and amino acids.
Minerals such as iodine are vital in keeping your thyroid working. That controls your metabolism, energy, and growth in your body. The iodine also acts as an antibody to kill germs and infections. It keeps you strong. As kelp increases your metabolism it also balances your blood lipid concentrations. That’s especially good news if you’re overweight.
Kelp can aid you if you have osteoporosis, and has great anti-aging effects as you get older. If you’re looking to keep your appearance up, it helps nail growth and prevents hair loss.
Studies have been done that suggest kelp stems may have anticancer affects, preventing tumors from growing.
If you’re a woman, especially if you’re pregnant, kelp can serve as a great supplement for normalizing your glands and hormones. The iron, potassium and calcium makes it good for you if you’re a woman at any age.
The bottom line is that kelp is an amazing green, and it tastes great too! If you’ve never tried kelp before, make sure to try it when you get the chance. If you’ve already tried it, then keep it up!
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Article originally posted on the Rawfor30Days site, by Alex Ortner
http://www.rawfor30days.com/blog/?p=1339
