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What’s All the Buzz About Sea Vegetables? Here’s Why You Should Be Eating Them

What’s All the Buzz About Sea Vegetables? Here’s Why You Should Be Eating Them
Have you heard? Seaweed is the new kale! Sea vegetables have been used in Asian cuisine for hundreds of years, but we are just catching on to this nutrient-dense superfood in our western culture. Sea veggies are gaining popularity because they’re full of minerals, great for the skin, and, most notably, a rich source of iodine, which can help regulate the thyroid. If the thought of eating something that tastes like the sea makes you cringe — don’t worry! There are plenty of different types of seaweed to try and so many recipes to create! Below is a list of different types of seaweed and how you might use them in your diet. And no, it doesn’t mean you have to eat sushi every day to reap the amazing benefits of sea vegetables. Agar Agar is perfect for the person who doesn’t like the sea flavor of most sea vegetables. It is clear and flavorless, but it creates gelatin when heated with water. You can use it to make puddings, pies, and, even, a healthy version of Jell-O. agar Arame is actually the most iodine-rich sea vegetable, and it looks like black, thin, dried pasta. Before cooking it, it is important to soak it in warm water for 10 minutes or so. Then, you can put it in salads, omelets, or stir-fries. Dulse comes in a few different forms (leaves, flakes, and powder). I prefer to use the flakes on salads — especially ones that are dressed with lemon and olive oil. The lemon compliments the salty flavor of the dulse. Screen Shot 2016-03-28 at 10.57.46 AM Kelp Noodles are the new zoodles! You can use them just as you would use pasta, and they can be eaten raw. So good! Nori is probably the most popular of all of the seaweeds as it is the papery green wrap used for sushi rolls. You can easily make your own at home with hummus, raw veggies, and avocado. Wakame is most widely used in miso soup. You must rehydrate wakame before eating it. You can also try it in other soups, vegetables dishes and salads. Want more? You might also like: 3 Toxins That Threaten Your Thyroid 6 Tips You Need To Know About Rebalancing Your Thyroid…Naturally The Secret Healing Power of Seasonings, Herbs and Spices Why My Social Media Followers Flipped Out About a Recipe I Posted…

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