Kelp granules are my new favorite seasoning! Kelp is a great substitute for table salt, as it's low in sodium, but still has the iodine... a lot of it! It tastes kind of like salt.. salty seaweed. I like to cook with Himalayan and sea salt, which are void of iodine, so adding a couple shakes of kelp fixes that problem. The reason why iodine is important for our health is because it helps stimulate the thyroid gland, which secretes hormones that regulate the body's metabolic rate (aka metabolism). It is also a good source of potassium, iron, vitamin b-6, and riboflavin (vitamin b-2), and it contains a phytochemical that has been shown to absorb and eliminate radioactive elements and heavy metal contaminants from our bodies. Please note, a little bit goes a long ways with kelp granules. Recommended servings range from 1/10 to 1/4 tsp... so just a little sprinkle is all you need.
Stirfry Chicken with Almonds and Brussels Sprouts
Last night I made a chicken stir fry seasoned with a little bit of kelp granules, Himalayan salt, and pepper, sautéed with avocado oil (which is a great oil for med-high heat cooking). I simply threw some chicken breast on to a George Foreman grill. While the chicken cooked I sautéed some chopped brussel sprouts, onions, and sliced almonds. I added the chicken to the stir fry after it was cooked and mixed it all together. It made for a delicious, fast, and easy healthy dinner! :)
