Why the Japanese eat seaweed daily (and you should, too)

Kelp, also known as kombu

Kelp

No Japanese pantry is complete without kelp, also known as kombu. It’s used in soups, or eaten steamed. There are actually more than ten species of this seaweed, each with its own characteristic flavor.

Kombu can be found fresh, dried, pickled and frozen in many Asian markets. It’s rich in calcium, iodine, and antioxidants.

Kelp has achieved something of a delicacy status here in the West. Believe it or not, a brewing company in British Columbia has recently brewed a Kelp Stout, which they describe as having a “dark chocolate and sea salt” flavor.

Joyce Hollman

By Joyce Hollman

Joyce Hollman is a writer based in Kennebunk, Maine, specializing in the medical/healthcare and natural/alternative health space. Health challenges of her own led Joyce on a journey to discover ways to feel better through organic living, utilizing natural health strategies. Now, practicing yoga and meditation, and working towards living in a chemical-free home, her experiences make her the perfect conduit to help others live and feel better naturally.

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