Sea vegetables have been eaten for centuries by Asian cultures, particularly Japan. The ancient Chinese considered the sea vegetable a delicacy to be given to guests of honour. Outside of Asia, many nations by the water have learned how mineral-rich seaweed is. In fact it contains virtually all the minerals found in the ocean and certainly all that can be found in the blood. Perhaps its major health benefit is as a provider of iodine which supports thyroid function and so helps to regulate our metabolism. Here are some serving ideas:

• Use nori sheets to make our own vegetarian rolls – fill them with slices of avocado, cucumber and radish.
• Sprinkle sliced nori or kelp over salad or vegetables.
• Grind nori or kelp into a powder and use instead of salt.

Fleur Borrelli PG Dip cPNI, BSc Nut Med, psycho-neuro-immunologist and nutritional therapist is one of the Uk’s first psycho-neuro-immunology clinicians. Psycho-neuro-immunology is a multi layered approach to natural medicine, which looks at recovering the (biochemical, immunological, emotional, etc…) pathways to optimal health. It is based on the latest developments in the fields od psychology, neurology, endocrinology, immunology, evolutionary biology and epigenetic – all underpinned by nutritional medicine, exercise and psychosocial techniques.

Fleur is also a health writer and her book written in collaboration with Glynis Barber ‘The In-Sync Diet’ can be purchased here.

Fleur’s website: www.nutritionandsuperfood.co.uk

You can contact Fleur by email at: Fleur@nutritionandsuperfood.co.uk