According to the British “Daily Mail”, a team of researchers at the University of Newcastle, British, revealed that seaweed, when added to foods, contributes to the breakdown of fats in it, and prevents its absorption from the body, which reduces the number of calories that a person gets, and thus loses weight with the passage of time. time, which accelerates the elimination of obesity.
The researchers also pointed out that the exciting benefits of seaweed are due to its high content of fiber, in addition to containing “alginate”, which has very impressive health benefits, as it prevents the absorption of fat by 75%, which means developing foods such as: cake, Or fast food in the near future without working to gain weight.
The researchers added that the experiments that will be conducted on the “alginate” substance will take a few months, and modified food products of various kinds will be launched during the next year, which is a very exciting matter, especially since these active substances are more effective than anti-obesity drugs, and have a very delicious taste that will attract Millions of people take it.
It is worth noting that edible seaweed is algae that can be eaten and used in food preparation. They usually contain large amounts of fiber, And unlike the foods of plants grown in the ground, they contain complete protein.