With the increasing environmental pollution, people are more prone to diseases, and the number of leukemia patients is also increasing. Kelp is rich in iron, which can promote the production of hemoglobin and is suitable for leukemia patients. Below, the author will teach you how to make a Kelp Pork Rib Soup to prevent and treat anemia!
【Medicinal Recipe Name】
Kelp Pork Rib Soup
【Seasonings】
Main ingredients: pork ribs, dried kelp
Auxiliary ingredients: green onion, ginger slices, salt, cooking wine, sesame oil
【Preparation Method】
1. Wash the kelp and steam it for about half an hour. Take it out and cut it into rectangular pieces. Wash the pork ribs and chop them into sections. Blanch them in boiling water, then remove and soak in warm water.
2. Add an appropriate amount of water to a pot, put in the pork ribs, green onion, ginger slices, cooking wine, and bring to a boil over high heat. Skim off any foam, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer for about twenty minutes. Add the kelp pieces, bring to a boil over high heat again for ten minutes, add salt to taste, and drizzle with sesame oil.
【Tips】
Dried kelp may contain toxic elements such as arsenic, so it should be rinsed with water before cooking, then soaked for at least six hours (but not too long), and the water should be changed frequently.
【Health Benefits of Kelp】
1. Kelp can prevent and treat thyroid dysfunction.
Kelp contains a large amount of iodine, with about 5 grams of iodine per 1000 grams of kelp. Iodine is the main component of human thyroid hormone. If the body is deficient in iodine for a long time, it will damage the function of the thyroid gland, leading to thyroid diseases.
2. It can prevent and treat hypertension and arteriosclerosis.
If the body lacks iodine, the reduced secretion of the thyroid gland will lead to incomplete oxidation of carbohydrates and fats, resulting in the formation of cholesterol and fat in the body, leading to obesity or arteriosclerosis. Kelp can inhibit the absorption of cholesterol in the body, reducing cholesterol levels.
3. It has the effect of increasing blood and preventing blood clotting.
Kelp is rich in iron and vitamin B12, both of which are important substances for hematopoiesis. It also contains a substance that can reduce blood viscosity, so it can not only replenish blood but also prevent blood clotting.
【Precautions】
1. Do not soak kelp for a long time.
Do not soak kelp for a long time before eating. Generally, soaking for about six hours is enough, because if soaked for too long, the nutrients in kelp, such as water-soluble vitamins and inorganic salts, will dissolve in water and reduce its nutritional value.
2. Do not drink tea or eat fruits immediately after eating kelp.
Do not drink tea (which contains tannic acid) immediately after eating kelp, and do not eat sour fruits (which contain plant acids) immediately either. This is because kelp is rich in iron, and the above two foods will hinder the absorption of iron in the body.
3. People with special conditions should be cautious about eating kelp.
Patients with hyperthyroidism should not eat kelp because it contains a relatively high amount of iodine, which can worsen the condition. Pregnant and lactating women should not eat too much kelp either. This is because the iodine in kelp can enter the body of the fetus and infant through the bloodstream, causing thyroid dysfunction.
