Widely available in dry from, re-hydrate and experience these real sea treasures. Dried and powdered seaweeds are also available. Thay are wonderful as a condiment on grains, vegetables or any good food! Remember to always seek organic and raw! Here are some sea vegetable facts.



HIZIKI: The long, thick stands triple in volume when soaked in water for 20 mins.



AGAR: Rich in iodine, it is a common food ingredient. Often, agar is found in seaweed salads. usually, it is easily aquired in flakes or bar form.



DULSE: Rich in vitamin C, K, and B6, dulse has about four times the iron as spinach. A great addition to soups, salads and sandwiches.



KOMBU: Packed with calcium, K, C, and iron, this famous seaweed hails from Japan. You can find kombu in Asian soups, used in the stock. 10 minutes of soaking causes a three-fold increase in volume.



KELP: A favorite condiment of mine, it is high in calcium, K, magnesium, iron, chromium and iodine. Bladderwrack, sometimes classified as kelp, contains fucoidin which is being researched for cancer-fighting. Fucoidin containing products are currently a popular weight-regulating supplement.



ARAME: With calcium, iodine, K, A and B, arame is a nutritional choice for veggie dishes such as stir-fried zucchini and onions.



WAKAME: High in calcium, iron, iodine, phosphorus, K, A and B, this sea veggie is sometimes found in miso soup and seaweed salad.



There are a few facts about seaweeds. For more info or great seaweed products email: ask@mywellnessfoods.com.