| Nori variety of seaweed is the most commonly | | | | vinegar. |
| used seaweed in Japanese cuisine. Through | | | | Another extremely popular variety of seaweed is |
| processing, Nori takes on the appearance of thin | | | | Kombu. In appearance it's similar to Wakame, and |
| paper like sheets and is quite black in color. Nori | | | | used to make very tasty condiments and teas. |
| makes a perfect wrap for sushi and is also used | | | | Kombu is edible kelp with a strong taste, high in |
| as a garnish in rice and noodles. | | | | calcium, magnesium, folate, and contains protein |
| Top quality Nori has lots of vitamins and minerals | | | | and dietary fiber. |
| and as all other seaweed, is a rich source of | | | | Once you take all the health benefits of seaweed, |
| calcium, zinc and iodine plus a small amount of salt. | | | | wrap it around rice that is low in fat and calories, |
| So if you're on a low salt diet, don't have too | | | | has no cholesterol or gluten, add some raw fish |
| much even though you do find it delicious. | | | | containing omega 3 fatty acids and some raw |
| Another commonly used seaweed is Wakame. | | | | vegetables still retaining all those minerals, trace |
| Thin and stringy, deep green in color and used in | | | | elements and enzymes, you have all the |
| salads and Miso soup. It is distributed either dry or | | | | ingredients of the perfect weight loss food. |
| salted. Very nourishing and with a rising | | | | Now Americans traditionally won't eat all this raw |
| appreciation in lowering blood pressure and | | | | food and will keep right on consuming large |
| cholesterol levels. This variety of seaweed will | | | | quantities of fatty food and therefore a lot extra |
| make a great addition to the health range of | | | | help is needed to remove extra body and belly |
| products in any kitchen. | | | | fat. |
| Eat as much of this seaweed because like all | | | | We all know that exercise is best but it's really |
| other seaweeds, its low in calories but as a | | | | hard to stick to a workout routine. |
| marine plant, very invasive. So you'll be doing your | | | | If you're weight is heading into obesity, consider |
| bit for the ocean floor garden if you can consume | | | | having some of your diet wrapped in seaweed, |
| heaps of Wakame and slow its spread. Well, | | | | sushi, and maybe a fat binder or fat burner to |
| maybe that's a bit far fetched. It is delicious when | | | | help nature along. |
| served with soy sauce or caramelized balsamic | | | | |