Some view seaweed as only a nuisance that washes up on the beach but it is actually far more. Seaweed is a powerful fat blocker that performs perhaps better than fat-blocking medication and herbs. The natural fiber alginate in seaweed is effective at reducing the amount of fat the body absorbs by up to 75 percent, according to a Newcastle University study. Seaweed is widely available in supplement form and dried but you could also eat it as part of your daily diet in a seaweed salad or added to soups and stews.
Step 1
Get an assortment of seaweed or stick to one type. Brown sea kelp like wakame and kombu are recommended as fat-blocking seaweed types.
Step 2
Soak in filtered water. Most seaweed is dried and packaged so it needs to be reconstituted before use. Place in a large bowl and fill with three times the amount of water. Allow it to soak for 15 minutes.
Step 3
Drain and blot dry with a paper towel or dish towel.
Step 4
Add other vegetables like chopped red pepper, beets, shiitake mushrooms or snow peas. Season with a low-fat Asian-inspired dressing like sesame ginger or a simple lemon squeeze.
Step 5
Replace at least one meal per day with a seaweed salad to cut back on calories and take advantage of seaweed's fat-blocking properties.
Tips and Warnings
- Combine a seaweed salad with a nutritious, healthy diet and regular exercise for a healthy lifestyle that facilitates weight loss.
Things You'll Need
- Various types of seaweed
- Vegetables
- Bowl
- Sharp knife
- Lemon
- Paper towels
- Dish towel
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