Why can't you eat seaweed at night? Will seaweed expire?

The choline and iron ions contained in laver can increase the iron in the body and play a role in replenishing iron and blood. In addition, the polysaccharides in laver can enhance the body's disease resistance. Therefore, eating laver occasionally is beneficial to the body. You may have heard that you should eat less laver at night. Why is this? Let's continue reading.

Contents of this article

1. Why can’t you eat seaweed at night?

2. Will seaweed expire?

3. What is the difference between laver and seaweed?

Why can't you eat seaweed at night?

You can eat seaweed at night. Seaweed is high in fiber and potassium, which can promote gastrointestinal motility. However, if you eat too much or eat it incorrectly, it will increase the burden on your stomach and intestines, causing gastrointestinal discomfort or insufficient nutrient intake.

It is not recommended to eat a large amount of seaweed before going to bed, because you will not exercise much before going to bed, and the calories produced by the intake of seaweed cannot be consumed in time, and are easily accumulated in the body, converted into fat and cause obesity. Therefore, it is best not to eat too much before going to bed, so as not to cause stomach burden and affect sleep quality.

Does seaweed expire?

Seaweed will expire. The shelf life of dried seaweed is generally 12 months. Please consume it as soon as possible after opening. If you cannot finish it after opening, place it in a ventilated and dry place for 1 month. It cannot be eaten after the expiration date. When storing dried seaweed, avoid humidity and high temperature. It can be sealed and stored in the refrigerator.

Nori is salty and cold in nature, and has the effects of softening and dispersing lumps, clearing away heat and removing dampness.

The choline and iron ions contained in seaweed can enhance the iron element in the body and play a role in replenishing iron and blood.

The polysaccharides in seaweed have a certain effect of enhancing immunity, which can enhance the body's disease resistance and play an anti-cancer role.

What is the difference between laver and seaweed?

Nori is a type of laver. Laver is a plant of the genus Laver in the family Rhodophyceae. It is a seaweed that grows in the intertidal zone and is distributed in temperate, frigid, subtropical and tropical waters. Nori is a product formed by seasoning laver with the addition of some oil, salt and other seasonings. It concentrates the various B vitamins in laver and can be eaten directly.

Dried seaweed: seaweed that has been dried once. It can generally be used for food processing, can be used to make simple rice rolls, or can be eaten directly.

Roasted seaweed: It is the finished product of dried seaweed after secondary deep processing. It is generally used to make sushi dishes, used in food processing, etc. It can also be eaten directly. No items are added during the whole process, and it is purely natural.

Flavored seaweed: It is called seasoned seaweed in China. It is also the finished product of dry seaweed after secondary deep processing. Some seasonings will be added during the processing. It is generally used as a snack food and can be eaten directly.