Super Food Week : What the Hell is ARAME?
Arame
Arame are long brown strands with a seaweed-like texture that have a slightly sweet flavor. Most people push them to the edge of their plate, but like many sea vegetables, Arame should be reconsidered before throwing it to the wayside. Learn why in this article…
Inside Arame
Considered part of the seaweed family, in abundant quantities arame has some excellent benefits.
Below is a list of the more prominent vitamins, minerals and other components to keep in mind when this unassuming tiny plant sits beside a huge portion of your next order of sushi.
NOTE: As with most food from the ocean, arame can be high in sodium. So if you have a sensitivity or aversion to sodium you may want to skip it. However, some companies have found a way to reduce the sodium content, so keep an eye out for these choices.
- Fiber
Anything high in fiber will enhance digestive health, and arame is a great choice. Fiber generates a faster transit for waste, so it does not sit in the colon and become toxic. It also enhances vitamin and mineral absorption as well as contributes to lowering blood pressure.
- Calcium
Anything that is an attribute to bone strength, nervous system function and muscle activity is always a plus. The high amount of calcium in arame is an excellent addition to your diet.
- Iron
Iron is essential to maintaining life and is associated with hemoglobin (blood) and myoglobin (muscle) functioning. It also plays a role in our immune system as well as weight control. Low iron can cause anemia, which has symptoms of nausea and easy bruising.
- Iodine
Because of the sea sodium content of arame, iodine is abundant. Your thyroid thrives on iodine as well as the proper working of metabolic cell function converting food to energy.
- Magnesium
Another rich mineral in arame is magnesium. Magnesium is used by the body for relaxing nerves and muscles, building bone and keeps your blood circulation in check.
- Vitamin A
One of the most prevalent vitamins inside this kelp is vitamin A. This vitamin is also helpful in skeletal maintenance and strength. It is also an advocate of strengthening and improving vision.
