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The Japanese food that comes from the sea and fights anaemia
Wakame is a delicious and nutritious supplement that provides iron, calcium and essential vitamins to combat anaemia.
Wakame seaweed salad is a staple of Japanese cuisine that has become a health ally for many outside the country, with its health benefits becoming well-known in the modern age of globalised food culture.
Priced affordably in many stores, wakame salad stands out for its ease of preparation; when it comes frozen, a simple thawing of the salad is all that is needed before consuming alongside any dish.
Health Benefits and Easy Preparation
With ingredients like seaweed, agar strips, black fungus, and a dressing made from syrup, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and soy sauce, this dish can be enjoyed on its own or as a side to other foods.
The benefits of wakame seaweed are undeniable. Besides its unique flavour and meaty texture, wakame is an excellent source of minerals such as calcium and potassium, as well as essential vitamins (C, A, B1, B2, B3). Its high iron and folic acid content make it a natural remedy for anemia (not having enough healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin to carry oxygen to the body’s tissues), ideal for those looking to improve their health and prevent nutritional deficiencies.
The nutritional value of this salad is equally noteworthy: a small 3.5-ounce serving provides 1.8 grams of protein, 5 grams of fat, and 4 grams of dietary fiber, making it a perfect addition to salads, poke bowls, or even alongside a bowl of brown rice and poached egg.
Wakame contains approximately 42 mcg of iodine per gram, an essential mineral that your body uses to produce thyroid hormones, which help support growth, metabolism, protein synthesis and cell repair.
Japanese Cuisine in the modern western diet
The influence of Japanese cuisine in our diets has intensified in recent years, not only for its delicious taste but also for its health benefits. Ingredients like seaweed, brown rice, and fresh fish have gained popularity among consumers seeking a more balanced and nutritious diet.
Moreover, many of these ingredients are packed with nutritional properties that promote health, such as healthy fats, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. The wakame seaweed salad is a clear example of how Asian products not only enrich our cuisine but also contribute to our well-being.
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Original article written by Mario Sáez, translated with the assistance of AI and edited by Joe Brennan.