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Algae kill hunger without regret in the diet

Algae kill hunger without regret in the diet

Algae are part of the traditional food of various Asian countries, mainly Japan, where 25% of the menu is composed of these plants. In Brazil, they are still little known and considered exotic. But it may be an option to vary the dishes and an ally of those who are trying to lose weight.

Professor of the Department of Biology of the University of São Paulo (USP) Eurico Cabral de Oliveira explains that algae have minimal fat content and many vitamins, proteins and fibers, as well as types of carbohydrates that our body has no ability to digest.

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According to Guiomar Contreras, a ficologist (algae specialist), there are more than 22,000 species of algae. algae, but only 20 are for human consumption, whether fresh or dried. "When fresh, they are added to salads or accompanied by other dishes. This usage is widespread in the East, especially in the Philippines, as well as in Hawaii, where dozens of different species can be found at seafood markets and markets." Eurico. The dried versions can be placed in soups and meat dishes. In the kitchen, Eurico advises treating them in the same way as vegetables such as peas and peas. The main edible algae are:

Nori: dark-colored, a kind of purple that pulls into black, turns into phosphorescent green when roasted and seasoned.

Kombu: yellowish when alive and almost black when dry, this seaweed is widely used to season soups. This is the seaweed that rolls the rice and the stuffing of the sushi and, therefore, is the most famous and consumed in Brazil.

Wakame: from the same Kombu group, it is rich in iodine and often appears in Japanese soups made from miso, a paste made from grains and seasonings.

Hijiki: Strong taste and dark color, this variety is shaped like small wire wires.

Some medicinal properties of algae have already been proven. Diggen simplex, a red variety, acts as a vermifuge, "says a professor. According to Guiomar, because they work as nutritional supplements, algae can also help those with cholesterol, diabetes, depression, and constipation problems.

Getting used to the taste of algae, so strange to Westerners, is an issue of time and insistence. "You have to learn to recognize that taste as good," Eurico says. In addition, in Brazil, you need to find places to buy these plants. Supermarkets of big cities, natural food stores and Asian establishments usually offer the product, which comes up with recipes on the labels. Guiomar points out that the effort is worth it, since the Japanese owe much of their longevity to algae.


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