Kelp Slices

What are kelp slices? Large brown algae known as kelp inhabit chilly, generally shallow seas along the coast. They form thick clusters that resemble on-land forests. Thousands of fish, invertebrates, and marine mammal species find food and refuge in these underwater kelp towers. How do I use kelp slices? Just rehydrate in cold water until tender, then remove and cut. Better still, finely chop the "spent" kelp you've cooked with beans or used for dashi using a knife or scissors and add it to your soups, salads, and rice dishes. Kelp Slice Benefits: The fiber content of kelp seaweeds ranges from 25% to 75% of their dry weight, with alignate making up the majority of this fiber. Alignates seem to prevent the body from absorbing fats, which may help lower cholesterol and promote weight reduction. ◉ Thyroid Health: Iodine is necessary for your thyroid to operate correctly. Iodine is something your body cannot produce; therefore, you must get it from your food. Hypothyroidism is the term for the state in which your thyroid produces insufficient amounts of some essential hormones due to insufficient iodine intake. Iodine-rich kelp helps avoid hypothyroidism. However, use caution since…