Do you consume any sea vegetables? Sea vegetables have played an important role in human diets for at least 10,000 years And they’re gaining traction around the world, thanks in part to today’s growing popularity of dried seaweed snacks and sushi. I am not a fan of sushi due to possibility of mercury and parasites, but very fond of the different varieties of sea vegetables.
Sea vegetables or most commonly called seaweeds are very popular and very nutritious. They can be considered super foods. They are great source of protein and many nutrients especially iodine. Many individuals are iodine deficient in the United States because they stopped using iodized salt.
One of the best sea weeds that I consume is Nori. Nori s a dried, pressed red seaweed. It has a naturally salty, umami flavor and is low in calories and high in minerals like vitamins B12, A, and C, along with iodine, magnesium, calcium, iron, and potassium. Once you acquire the taste you will eat it as a snack instead of chips, cookies, and dried fruit. It is more nutritious than the above snacks. I also use another seaweed called Dulse when cooking. Dulse is also a red seaweed that adds tremendous flavor and nutrition to your food. Another seaweed is Arame.
Arame is a brown seaweed served in long, thin strands, often as part of a Japanese-inspired salad. With a slightly sweet flavor, it is high in fiber, calcium, iodine, iron, magnesium, and vitamin A. This seaweed is more of a garnish to food than to be tasted. Yet there are some individuals who prefer brown seaweed.
I encourage you to try seaweed as your next snack
Until tomorrow…