A New Discovery Seaweed

People think seaweed is just that green stuff served alongside sushi. Most discard it Most wouldn't dream of even touching it. Yet this staple has been a part of some diets for century. It;s actually not bad and if prepared right can be very tasty. Once you get used to the taste it can actually be downright addcitive.

Seaweed has been a part of many cultures for centuries. Mainly it's the Asians, namely the Japanese that have it in their diets. However it's also eaten in Europe too, namelyin the United Kingdom and Ireland. Seaweed helped save thousands of lives during the Potato Famine of 1848 and is still harvested there today. It's rich in beta carotene, chromium and zinc .Seaweed is also high in vitamins A and C along with being low in calories and fats like land grown greens. There are several different types ranging from Agar to Dulse to Irish Moss (used as food for the Irish during their famine).There is also the common kelp, Nori, Kombu , Sloke and wakame.

How do you eat seaweed? There are dried Nori sheets you can buy in packages at Chinese food stores. These are flavored usually with a light coating of wasabi mustard. You can also use seaweed as flavoring in miso soup. The greens are probably best mixed in salads. Th e flavor is the strongest when it's raw and it some have a nice crunch to them. You can cook seaweed into vegetable stews too for color and nutrients ifyou want Most use wakame for this because it resembles arugula in a way.

Seaweed is one fo the food world's most misunderstood of greens. Try it in your next salad or soup. It's high in mineral and vitamins, like any regular land grown green You may be surprised by this emerald gem of the ocean.