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MIC S & MAC S: SEAWEED
Seaweed is a form of algae that grows in the inside out. It supplies an ample source of
ocean and can be found along shorelines copper, manganese, iron, and ribofl avin. It is
worldwide. In countries such as Japan, China, also a great source of protein per serving and
and Korea, it is a commonly eaten supplement. provides all of the essential amino acids your
Seaweed is quite versatile, appearing in many body needs making it a complete protein.
dishes, including sushi, smoothies, and Lastly, because this is a plant-based material,
supplements. Because it originates from the it is high in fi ber and polysaccharides; both
sea, it has a salty fl avor. Drying seaweed creates help keep your gut health in check. Regularly
a nice crunch and makes it great for snacking.
consuming seaweed can help nourish the
Seaweed is an excellent source of micronutrients bacteria in the gut, helping to support the
and macronutrients. A serving of seaweed will digestion and absorption of food working at

o er large amounts of iodine and tyrosine, its best.
both of which help with thyroid function. It Source:
also provides a wide variety of vitamins and https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/
minerals to keep the body healthy from the benefi ts-of-seaweed#TOC_TITLE_HDR_2

From the Kitchen:

CIDER GLAZED TURNIPS AND APPLES WITH SAGE
AND PROSCIUTTO

Yield: 4 servings Add butter and when melted, add the
turnips, apple cider, sugar, and salt. Bring to
INGREDIENTS:
a boil over high heat. Cover the pan, reduce
1 ½ lbs. small turnips
heat from high to medium, and cook at a
4 slices of prosciutto, cut into ½-inch pieces steady boil. Shake occasionally. When the
2 Tbsp. unsalted butter turnips are tender but not soft, add apple
1 cup apple cider slices and sage to the mixture. When the
2 tsp. granulated sugar liquid has become a sticky glaze, add the
prosciutto and serve.
1 ½ tsp. kosher salt
1 large fi rm sweet apple, such as a Braeburn,
cut into slices Calories: 165, Fat 8g, Saturated Fat 4g,
Cholesterol 25mg, Sodium 1216mg,
2 tsp. fresh sage, chopped Carbohydrates 21g, Fiber 3g, Total Sugar 17g,
Added Sugar 1g, Protein 4g
INSTRUCTIONS:
Adapted from:
Peel the turnips and cut them into wedges.
https://www.fi necooking.com/recipe/cider-
Put the prosciutto in a large skillet and set glazed-turnips-apples-with-sage-bacon
over medium heat. Cook until crisp. Set aside.

Rinse the skillet and put it back on the burner.