Onions, red wine, and kelp: A dietary therapy to improve high blood lipids and blood sugar.

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**Stir-fried Shrimp with Fresh Vegetables** (Serves 3, 556 calories)

Material

120g corn kernels, 50g sweet peas, 250g shrimp, 150g chamomile, 2 tsp olive oil

Seasoning

1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper, 1 tablespoon of rice wine

**practice**

① Wash the ingredients; devein the shrimp; peel and shred the anise; remove the tough stems from the snow peas.

② Heat oil in a wok, sauté the onions until fragrant, add shrimp and rice wine and stir-fry, then add snow peas and corn kernels and stir-fry until cooked. Season with salt and pepper.

Why can stir-fried shrimp with fresh vegetables boost energy and improve alertness?

The B vitamins and selenium in anthracene can increase antibodies; sulfur-containing compounds and quercetin can inhibit cancer cells.

Shrimp contain taurine and zinc, which can improve brain function and promote metabolism.

**→** **Improves High Blood Lipids**

**practice**

① Wash the anthracite, peel and slice it, put it in a glass bottle, pour in red wine, seal the bottle, and store it in a cool place for 1 week.

②After one week, filter the anthracene tablets, then put the anthracene red wine and anthracene tablets into two separate bottles and store them in the refrigerator.

③ Drink 25cc each time, twice a day.

For best results, take it with anthracene tablets.

Why can anthracene red wine improve high blood lipids?

The prostaglandin A, sulfides, and selenium in anthracene can promote circulation and prevent thrombosis.

Red wine is rich in vitamins and minerals, which can inhibit the oxidation of low-density lipoprotein and increase the concentration of high-density lipoprotein.

**kelp**

**Other names:** Kelp, Sea Kelp, River Cabbage

**Main Nutrients:** Calcium, iodine, magnesium, iron, carotene, alginic acid, protein

**Health Benefits:** Cleanses and detoxifies the intestines, prevents cancer and slows aging, promotes bowel regularity.

**Suitable for:** People with constipation, cancer, or cardiovascular disease. **Caution advised for:** People with hyperthyroidism or diarrhea.

**Nutritional Combinations and Taboos for Kelp**

Q1. Why can eating kelp lower blood sugar?

The fiber, selenium, calcium, magnesium, and mannitol in kelp are components that lower blood sugar.

Fiber can slow down glucose absorption and effectively lower blood sugar; selenium can protect the β cells of the pancreas that secrete insulin from free radical damage; calcium can assist insulin secretion, thereby controlling blood sugar; magnesium can assist the action of insulin, accelerate glucose metabolism, and slow down the rise in blood sugar; mannitol helps diabetic patients prevent and treat edema and renal failure.

Kelp is rich in nutrients and low in calories, making it an ideal weight-loss food for obese patients with diabetes.

Q2. Can eating kelp maintain cardiovascular health?

Kelp is rich in potassium, which can promote sodium metabolism and prevent hypertension and cardiovascular diseases; water-soluble fibers such as pectin and alginate can promote gastrointestinal motility, excrete cholesterol along with feces, thereby lowering blood cholesterol and preventing arteriosclerosis.

Kelp is rich in iodine, which can promote the metabolism of triglycerides in the blood, thereby purifying the blood and preventing hypertension and cardiovascular diseases. Unsaturated fatty acids can reduce blood viscosity, reduce the chance of arteriosclerosis, and effectively prevent and treat cardiovascular diseases.

**Q3** **Is kelp a good helper for intestinal cleansing and detoxification?**

The fucoidan contained in kelp is a water-soluble substance that, once in the human body, forms a protective gel-like substance that can help remove harmful radioactive elements such as radon, radium, and needles from the body.

Kelp contains a substance called "sulfuric acid polysaccharide," which can effectively lower cholesterol, prevent arteriosclerosis, improve constipation, and prevent colon cancer. Regular consumption of kelp can also help fight aging and eliminate toxins from the body.

Q4** Can eating kelp make hair black and shiny?

The key to healthy hair lies in thyroid hormones.

Hair growth requires the simultaneous functioning of keratinocytes and melanocytes in the hair follicles to produce black and shiny hair, and thyroid hormones can maintain the activity of these two types of cells.

Excessive or insufficient thyroid hormone levels can disrupt the hair growth cycle, causing melanocytes to die prematurely, resulting in hair loss and graying.

Kelp is rich in iodine, a major raw material for the synthesis of thyroid hormones. In addition, the iron, sodium, potassium, magnesium and other minerals in kelp are also very beneficial to hair growth and health.

**Nutritionist's Health Room**

X is wrong

Should kelp be thoroughly washed before cooking?

① Kelp has a layer of slippery fibrous material on its surface, and dried kelp often has a white powder attached to its surface. This is a nutrient called "mannitol", which is also the source of its deliciousness.

②If kelp is not thoroughly washed before cooking, its delicious flavor and cancer-preventing components will be destroyed.

③ Mannitol is water-soluble and can be easily lost through excessive washing. It is recommended to gently wash away the salt and impurities on the surface and avoid scrubbing vigorously.

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**Should pregnant women not eat excessive amounts of kelp?**

① Kelp has a very high iodine content. If pregnant women consume too much kelp, the iodine in the kelp will enter the fetus through the placenta via the mother's blood circulation, affecting the development of the fetus's thyroid gland and even causing thyroid dysfunction.

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that kelp has a "labor-inducing" effect. Pregnant women can eat it in moderation during pregnancy, but they should not eat too much, so as not to cause the uterus to contract rapidly and increase the risk of miscarriage, premature birth and stillbirth.

**Is it advisable to cook kelp directly to avoid nutrient loss?**

① Kelp should be soaked for 2-3 hours before cooking, and the water should be changed several times to remove any possible sweat stains.

② Kelp dyeing mainly comes from seawater and the processing process.

Seawater can cause kelp to contain arsenic, and long-term consumption can lead to chronic arsenic poisoning symptoms such as rashes, neurasthenia, and hair loss.

③ To improve the appearance and taste of kelp, unscrupulous vendors add methylphenidate during processing. Excessive consumption may damage the reproductive and nervous systems.

X is wrong

Should people who are weak and prone to feeling cold eat kelp?

① Kelp grows in the sea and has strong cold resistance. It is also rich in calcium and iron. Regular consumption can accelerate metabolism, promote blood circulation, and improve the body's cold resistance. It is especially suitable for women and the elderly with weak constitutions.

② Kelp is rich in iodine, which can promote the secretion of thyroid hormones, and thyroid hormones are beneficial in increasing the body's basal metabolic rate and enhancing cold resistance.

People who are sensitive to cold can eat this regularly to promote blood circulation and increase body heat.

**→ Boost Immunity** **Steamed Egg with Kelp** (Serves 2, 75 calories)

Material

10g kelp, 2 eggs, 200cc water, a little anthracene.

Seasoning

A pinch of salt and white pepper powder

practice

① Wash the kelp and cut it into small pieces; mix the egg liquid, water and seasonings, filter out the foam with a fine sieve, and add the kelp.

② Method ①: Place the contents of the bowl in a steamer, cover with plastic wrap, and steam over low heat for about 10 minutes. Remove from the steamer and sprinkle with chopped anise.

**→ Prevention of cardiovascular disease**

**Salmon, Kelp, and Tofu Soup** (Serves 4, 650 calories)

**Material**

300g salmon fillets, 100g shredded white radish, 20g kelp, 1 block of tofu, a little bonito flakes, 1000cc water.

**Seasoning**

2 tablespoons each of sake and miso, a pinch of salt.

practice

①Pour bonito flakes and water into a pot and simmer for 5 minutes. Strain out the bonito flakes. Dice the tofu.

②Place all ingredients into the pot from step ①, bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low heat and simmer until cooked through.

③ Add miso and mix well. After boiling, add sake and salt to taste.