Toc Tien is a nutritious food
Toc Tien (also known as salty hair, Toc Tien Rong Toc) is a type of seaweed belonging to the Rhodophyceae family.They often grow in tropical and subtropical waters, clinging to coral or reefs.The fairy hair is slender, long and smooth, dark blue or reddish brown when fresh, turning black when dried.
In cuisine, Toc Tien is often used in dry form, forming small buns like hair.They have a typical flavor of the sea, slightly salty and have a slight aroma of moss.Toc Tien is often used to prepare dishes such as salad, soup, tea, or as ingredients for vegetarian dishes.[if gte vml 1]> <v: shapetype id = "_ x0000_t75" coordsize = "21600,21600" o: spt = "75" o: preferrative = "t" path = "m@4@4@11@@9@11@9@5xe "Filled =" f "stroked =" f "> <v: stroke joinstyle =" miter "> </ v: stroke> <v: formulas> <v: f eqn =" if linedrawn pixelline0 "> </ v: f> <v: f eqn =" sum @0 1 0 "> </ v: f> <v: f eqn =" sum 0 0 @1 "> </ v: f> <V: f eqn = "prod @2 1 2"> </ v: f> <v: f eqn = "prod @3 21600 pixelwidth"> </ v: f> <v: f eqn = "prod @3 21600pixelheight "> </ v: f> <v: f eqn =" sum @0 0 1 "> </ v: f> <v: f eqn =" prod @6 1 2 "> </g: f> <V: F EQN = "Prod @7 21600 pixelwidth"> </ v: f> <v: f eqn = "sum @8 21600 0">pixelheight "> </ v: f> <v: f eqn =" sum @10 21600 0 ">"O: Connatttype =" Rect ">"Picture_x0020_1" o:spid="_x0000_i1026" type="#_x0000_t75" style='width:468pt;height:314.5pt;visibility:visible;mso-wrap-style:square'> <v:imagedata src="file://C:/users/admin/appdata/local/temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image001.png "o: Title =" "> </ v: imagedata> </g: shape>
Toc Tien has no eye -catching appearance.Photo: Toronto Star
Gastrointestinal support
The abundant fiber content in Toc Tien helps to enhance intestinal motility, prevent constipation and promote food digestion.In addition, fiber also helps nourish the bacteria in the intestinal tract, maintain a healthy intestinal microflora, thereby strengthening the body's resistance.
Supplement iodine, good for the thyroid gland
Toc Tien is a great natural source of iodine.Iodine is an essential mineral for thyroid activity, helps to produce thyroid hormones, regulates metabolism and maintains energy for the body.Additional enough iodine helps prevent thyroid diseases such as goiter, hypothyroidism.
Enhance cardiovascular health
Studies show that regular consumption of Toc Tien can help reduce bad cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides in the blood, and increase good cholesterol (HDL).This helps reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases such as atherosclerosis, stroke.
Blood sugar control
The fiber in Tien hair plays an important role in controlling blood sugar levels.Thanks to the ability to slow down the process of absorbing sugar into the bloodstream, Toc Tien helps stabilize blood sugar, minimize the dangerous complications of Type 2 diabetes, and support effective treatment.[if gte vml 1]> <v: shape ID = "picture_x0020_2" o: spid = "_ x0000_i1025" type = "#_ x0000_T75" style = 'width: 468pt;Height: 263pt; Visibility: Visible; MSO-WRAP-STYLE: Square '> <V: Imagedata src = "File: /// C: /users/admin/appdata/local/temp/msohtmlclip1/1/clip_Image003.jpg"O: Title = ""> </ v: imagedata> </ v: shape> <!
Toc Tien is extremely nutritious for the body.Photo: Istock
Improve bone and joint health
The fairy contains calcium, magnesium and vitamin K, important nutrients for the development and maintenance of the health of the joints.Fairy consumption regularly helps prevent osteoporosis, osteoarthritis.
Beauty skin and hair
Vitamin A, Vitamin C and antioxidants in the fairy help nourish healthy skin, prevent aging, reduce wrinkles and fade bruises.In addition, Toc Tien also helps hair strong, shiny and prevent hair loss.
Detox body, boost immunity
Toc Tien has the ability to absorb toxins in the body and eliminate them out, helping to purify the body, enhance liver and kidney function.Vitamin C and antioxidants in the fairy help strengthen the immune system, protect the body from pathogens such as bacteria and viruses.
How to use fairy hair
- Toc Tien is usually sold in dry form.Before processing, you need to soak your hair in warm water for 15-20 minutes to soften.Then, wash and process it into food as you like.
- Should choose to buy Tien Toc at reputable stores, with clear origin.Tóc tiên khô chất lượng tốt thường có màu đen tự nhiên, không bị ẩm mốc, không có mùi lạ.
- Before processing, need to soak the fairy hair in warm water to soften.Do not soak for too long because it will lose the flavor and nutrition of Toc Tien.
- Although Toc Tien has many health benefits, it should not be eaten too much once.Eating too much hair can cause indigestion, bloating.
- Some people may be allergic to seafood, including Toc Tien.If you have a history of seafood allergy, should be cautious when using Toc Tien.