Chuka salad, made from the seaweed of the Wakame or Pyrus Unaria, has long ceased to be exotic - today it can be found not only in the menu of Japanese restaurants, but also in supermarket refrigerators. The reason is not only a pleasant taste, but also a whole list of useful properties.
This salad has a crispy, an elastic texture, a slightly salty and sweet taste with a characteristic Umama. Unlike traditional seaweed, Chuck has no sharp iodine odor, which makes it attractive even for those who usually avoid seaweed.
The base of the salad - Wakame or Unaria - algae that grow in the coastal waters of Japan, Korea and China. Chuka itself contains almost no calories (about 40 kcal per 100 g), but after adding a marinade of soy sauce, miraine, sesame oil, sugar and spices, calories increase to 150-190 kcal.
However, the main value of Chuki is not in calories, but in its composition. It contains:
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iodine required for thyroid health;
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phosphorus, potassium, iron, magnesium;
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vitamins A, D, E, K, C and group B;
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Selenium is important for vision;
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omega-3 fatty acids;
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Collagen, enzymes, vegetable protein and dietary fiber.
Thanks to this salad Chuck:
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strengthens immunity;
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supports the health of the heart and blood vessels;
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promotes hormonal equilibrium;
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improves digestion;
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activates brain activity;
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fights atherosclerosis;
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rejuvenates the skin;
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Helps in the prevention of depression and neuroses.
Moreover, Chuck is considered a natural aphrodisiac. Its regular consumption has a positive effect on well -being, energy and emotional background.
Chuck salad is not just a fashionable dish, but a real green superfood that should be included in their diet to anyone who cares about health.
