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<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>>
there have been alot of questions and concerns about this type pf sea
vegetable which is basically just giant kelp...here are a few things i found
concerning it and its nutrtional content..over all it seems to be a very healthy food,
as the benfits of kelp have been widely known for some time...id think that
if you know you are particularly sensitive to iodine then you would not want to
eat them or at least not often...
here is what i found
donna
Kombu - Seaweed
Diet Nutrition
Kombu is a kelp, a brown seaweed cultivated in Japan and is eaten both raw
and cooked. Kombu is sweet tasting and in the West is used mainly to flavor
broths, soups and sauces.
Kombu or kelp comes packaged in dried strips. To prepare: cut into smaller
strips, add to water and boil for 10 minutes. Use the water as a base for soups
or other dishes. Kombu can also be soaked in water and used to wrap around
flavored fish and vegetables.
Kombu seaweed is rich in protein, calcium, iodine, magnesium, iron and
folate. Lower rates of breast cancers have been reported in Japanese women eating a
diet high in kelp. Lignans, which help fight cancer are found in high quantity
in kelp and may provide protection against certain cancers.
Even though seaweed supplements and kelp tablets are now sold as energy
boosters, there is no evidence that seeweed boosts energy - except in those who are
iodine deficient and have underactive thyroids
Preparation, uses, and tips
When kombu is added to the cooking water of dried beans, it helps beans cook
faster and aids in digestion.
Nutritional Highlights
Kombu, 3.5 oz. (100g)
Calories: 43
Protein: 1.7g
Carbohydrate: 9.6g
Total Fat: 0.6g
Fiber: 1.3g
*Excellent source of: <A HREF="http://www.gnc.com/health_notes/Supp/Folic_Acid.htm">Folate</A> (180mcg)
*Good source of: <A HREF="http://www.gnc.com/health_notes/Supp/Calcium.htm">Calcium</A> (168mg), and <A HREF="http://www.gnc.com/health_notes/Supp/Magnesium.htm">Magnesium</A> (121mg)
*Foods that are an “excellent source” of a particular nutrient provide 20%
or more of the Recommended Daily Value, based upon United States Department of
Agriculture (USDA) guidelines. Foods that are a “good source” of a particular
nutrient provide between 10 and 20% of the USDA Recommended Daily Value.
Nutritional information and daily nutritional guidelines may vary in different
countries. Please consult the appropriate organization in your country for
specific nutritional values and the recommended daily guidelines.
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