Seaweeds are packed full of minerals, vitamins & antioxidants. They have been widely studied for their benefits to weight loss, hormone & blood sugar regulation, improving thyroid function & heart health, and for their detoxification properties.
You can purchase seaweeds dry in packets and hydrate them in cold water.
- Wakame is high in calcium & magnesium. It can help reduce water retention and contains a pigment called fucoxanthin, which can help improve insulin resistance. It has been studied for its benefits to weight loss.
- Nori is very high in protein, fibre, omega-3 fatty acids, Vitamin C and Vitamin B12.
- Kombu is very high in iodine, which is required for healthy thyroid function and metabolism. It has been studied for its benefits to heart health because it contains a phytochemical (fucoidan) which acts as an anticoagulant.
- Arame is high in potassium and has anti-viral properties. It has been studied for its benefits to weight loss.
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