Chinese-Western Fusion Cuisine: Exploring the Sources and Supplementation Strategies of Iodine in Vegan Diets

With the increase of global health awareness, more and more people are choosing vegan diets, but this diet may lead to insufficient intake of certain nutrients, especially iodine. Iodine is an essential trace element for maintaining thyroid health, and its deficiency may cause a series of health problems. This study aims to explore how to provide iodine-rich vegan options through Chinese-Western fusion cuisine to help vegans reach the recommended iodine intake. Through a literature review, this paper analyzes the role of iodine in human health, the iodine intake challenges faced by vegans, and the sources of iodine in traditional and innovative vegan dishes. Further, the study focuses on the combination of Asian and Western ingredients, exploring how to enhance the nutritional value and appeal of dishes through Chinese-Western fusion cooking techniques and ingredient selection. This study verifies the iodine supplementation strategy by developing and analyzing several Chinese-Western fusion vegan recipes. These recipes are not only rich in iodine but also verified to meet the daily recommended intake through nutritional analysis. Through consumer surveys, this fusion cuisine also showed high acceptance, indicating that they can be used as an effective way to increase iodine intake. The results of the study emphasize that the problem of insufficient iodine intake for vegans can be effectively addressed through innovative Chinese-Western fusion cuisine. This not only provides a new perspective on the nutritional potential of foods but also provides useful insights into dietary diversity and global health. Finally, this paper recommends considering the potential of this fusion diet in future dietary policies and public health strategies, and exploring the possibility of its promotion worldwide.