DULSE FLAKES
- If you dislike the taste of seaweed but want to add a nutritional sea vegetable to your diet, you are in luck.
- Dulse has been a staple in many cultures for thousands of years and known for its impressive nutritional value and unique flavor. Believe it or not, it taste a lot like bacon!
- Dulse is an edible seaweed with an impressive nutritional profile you should consider. It contains significant levels of calcium and potassium which strengthens your bones and has notable antioxidants and nutrient content. - - Many studies have also linked dulse with improved heart health, lowering of blood pressure, better management of blood sugar and a healthier metabolism.
- Dulse is also beneficial to the maintenance of healthy hair, as it contains Omega 3 fatty acids which nourishes hair follicles, thus stimulating hair growth.
- To include in your diet, just add it to your sandwich for an extra note of flavor; use it as a condiment on top of your salad for a boost of vitamins and minerals; add it on top of your grains to give it a smoky flavor; or mix into your soups or stews to get an interesting punch.
WAKAME FLAKES
- When you order miso soup in a Japanese restaurant, the dark green seaweed with the mild taste at the bottom of your bowl is wakame. You also enjoyed it when ordering a seaweed salad.
- Used in Japan for centuries, wakame finally made it big in America in the 60’s when the macrobiotic diet became popular.
- Wakame is rich in vitamins and minerals, such as folate, vitamin B2 and the best, manganese, involved in the formation of bone mass.
- This wonderful seaweed also helps balance hormones and has an important role in the synthesis of various nutrients such as carbohydrates and proteins. It can also boost energy levels, supplies the body with Omega 3 fatty acids and increases iron levels.
- Wakame flakes can be added to any other spices such as chili powder or ginger to create delicious flavors on top of your salads. Add on top of your avocado sandwich for a different flavor twist or sprinkle in your soups to increase the nutrition of your meal.