The difference between saltwort and seawort

Saltwater lettuce and sea lettuce are both common wild vegetables. They look very similar. In the eyes of many people, they are the same vegetable. In fact, saltwater lettuce and sea lettuce are not the same vegetable. There are many differences between them. Today I will let you know the differences between saltwater lettuce and sea lettuce.

The difference between the two

There is a clear difference between the distribution areas of salt kelp and sea kelp. Salt kelp grows mostly in some barren saline-alkali lands, and is distributed in deserts and saline-alkali lands in most parts of the country, while sea kelp grows in alkaline salt lands by the sea, and can directly absorb seawater. It is a unique food in coastal areas. Apart from this, the appearance, eating methods and effects of salt kelp are very similar, and there is no obvious difference.

The difference between efficacy and function

Both saltweed and sea weed are rich in vitamins, especially vitamin C. In addition, they also contain a large amount of dietary fiber, natural polysaccharides and amino acids. Regular consumption can supplement nutrition, cleanse the intestines and detoxify, and eliminate various inflammations in the human body. It has a significant preventive effect on enteritis, tracheitis and pneumonia. In addition, sea weed can also clear out accumulated cholesterol in the body, soften blood vessels, and lower high blood pressure and blood lipids. Regular consumption has a significant preventive effect on arteriosclerosis and coronary heart disease.

Comparison of eating methods

The methods of eating saltwort and sea sedge are similar. You can wash them and add garlic paste and vinegar to make a salad. You can also chop them up and add meat paste and green onion and ginger to make stuffing, and then make them into buns or dumplings and eat them directly. In addition to these methods of eating, saltwort and sea sedge can also be chopped up and added with eggs and flour to make a batter, and fried into wild vegetable omelets. After frying, both sides are golden, crispy and delicious.