Treasures from the Sea

Treasures from the Sea

Sea vegetables (or “seaweed”) are a gift from the sea. Rich in over sixty minerals, seaweeds such as nori, dulse, wakame, agar agar, arame and kelp are also excellent sources of vitamins and aid in the digestion of many foods.

Sea vegetables are an important source of the trace mineral iodine, which is needed by the thyroid gland. Since the thyroid controls metabolism, the normalizing effect accelerates calorie burning. For this reason, sea vegetables can safely be used for weight loss.

Natural seaweeds can be used by everyone, even during pregnancy. They can be eaten raw, and are often dried or ground into flakes or powder.

Their salty flavor makes them an ideal salt substitute. Sneak them into soups, salads and stews or toss some into the water when cooking pasta or rice. Sprinkle flakes or powder over rice or vegetables for extra flavor and nutrients.

Sea salt is excellent substitute for table salt. Because of its stronger flavor, much less is required to season your food. Sea salt provides twice the flavor, half of the sodium and plenty of other minerals that table salt does not have. Table salt is mined from the earth and does not contain any nutrients (except for added iodine). Sea salt is extracted from the ocean, is rich in trace minerals and has an alkalizing effect on blood.

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It is important to note there are different qualities of sea salt. The best quality sea salt is moist to the touch (and it remains moist over time) and is light grey, pink or black in colour (not white).

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Lisa Tsakos
Lisa has been in her own practice for over 15 years and specializes in weight management. She teaches natural nutrition in both corporate and educational environments and is a shining example of someone who practices what she teaches. Lisa is a nutritionist and educator specializing in weight management. After losing weight several years ago through a more natural diet and by improving her digestion, she committed to sharing her new-found knowledge and returned to school to study nutrition. Over the past decade, her Nu-Vitality Weight Program has helped employees at numerous corporations lose thousands of pounds. In addition, Lisa regularly consults for groups and individuals with unique nutritional needs such as police officers and athletes. Lisa has been featured on the Discovery Channel, numerous radio programs and is a contributor to various publications. Additionally, she teaches nutrition at multiple post-secondary schools, has taught natural food cooking workshops, and authored two books.