When fried, this kind of seaweed can taste like bacon
Dulse is a superfood with twice the nutritional value of kale, containing an amino acid called glutamic acid that gives it a rich umami flavor. This red seaweed crisps up into a smoky veggie bacon, without the saturated fats and added salt of pork bacon.
Eat more seaweed! It’s good for you
A study of Japanese men and women showed that diets including seaweed were associated with longevity and a decreased risk of cardiovascular disease. Seaweeds contain all 9 essential amino acids, and they are full of minerals absorbed from seawater. They are one of the richest natural sources of iodine and contain tons of soluble fiber that promotes satiety and weight loss. Seaweeds also contain tryptophan, an amino acid used to produce the feel-good hormone, serotonin.
Seaweeds can offset carbon emissions
Each ton of seaweed thrives by capturing 120 kg of CO2, making them responsible for half of the globe’s carbon sequestration. They can grow faster than trees, creating underwater forests that rival the net primary production of the Amazon rainforest. Seaweeds are also nature’s janitors, as they absorb excess phosphorus and nitrogen (from agricultural runoff) to improve the quality of our ocean water.
Sea otters wrap themselves in seaweed fronds when they take naps
When sea otters nap, they wrap themselves up in trusty kelp fronds to create a cozy blanket of seaweed that keeps them from drifting away from one another. That is why a group of snoozing otters is called a raft. Seaweeds provide food, shelter, and protection to a variety of animals.
Seaweed is the solution to environmentally friendly sunscreen
Scientists have been searching for a sunscreen formulation without synthetic UV radiation filters that may harm fragile marine life. Seaweed contains components that can help protect the skin from harmful effects of UV. Even in low concentrations, an amino acid called palythine can absorb harmful solar rays to protect against UV radiation damage. Seaweed is the solution for an eco-compatible, non-toxic, natural sunscreen that protects both human skin and the environment.
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