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T · Black Belt Joined: 11 Mar 2006 Posts: 108

I'd like to get some information and opinions about seaweed (nori).

Prussian · Guest

Mmm, mmm, good. Miso soup, sushi, sprinkle some on your okonomiyaki, or your rice. Any way you take it, it's healthy and tasty. There are several types - straight, roasted, etc.

It's time for a visit to your local Japanese grocery. You know the one. It's tucked into a tiny spot somewhere and is chock full of everything Japanese.

T · Black Belt Joined: 11 Mar 2006 Posts: 108

Yes, they're very good. Thanks for the tips. I enjoy sea vegetables in my Miso soup and on my rice and seafood and vegetables. Thanks

wehayley · Posted: Dec 29, 2006 6:46 pm Post subject:

I practice Oriental Medicine: Nori is said to have the highest protein content and is the most easily digested of all the seaweeds. It is said to decrease cholesterol and to be particularly helpful in digesting fried foods. It facilitates urination, so it can be used to treat edema. It is also supposed to lower high blood pressure, treat cough w/yellow mucus, some types of cysts, warts, and rickets. It's cooling in nature, so it would tend to aid those suffering "hot" conditions (excess yang)...

T · Black Belt Joined: 11 Mar 2006 Posts: 108

Thanks for that helpful information. I'm looking to get more into Oriental or Traditional Chinese medicine.

What about the other kinds of seaweed or sea vegetables ? I usually consume those on a daily basis in my Annie Chun's brand Miso soup. Are they supposed to be used in sushi?

Chip · Posted: Dec 30, 2006 3:33 am Post subject:

...my biggest problem with obtaining nori and other Asian foods for that matter is how to make sure it is fresh. I had a rancid batch of nori...nasty. The dating may not always be numerical or sometimes I simply cannot find it.

Unfortunately, store help may not always be too helpful...although interestingly, when I go with one of my Asian friends, they are always more than helpful...my friends say that it is usually beneficial to go with an Asian for this reason...if for no other reason, communication. Do not get me wrong, I have gone to some stores where they were very helpful.

But shopping in an Asian store is like shopping in an intergalactic store...and it is not easy to learn all the new foods and what they are used for. Plus the selection can be daunting to say the least...how do you choose from around 100 different nori...and an infinite selection of soy sauce. Crazy, but very cooool...

T · Black Belt Joined: 11 Mar 2006 Posts: 108

Oh yea, that is a big problem with Asian stores and even American health food stores with a good reputation. I'm really surprised about that.

At the Asian markets, I spend a lot of time trying to find and/or figure out the expiration date if it even has one printed on the package.

For ex. Japanese = YEAR / MONTH / DAY = 2006 / 12 / 29

Chip · Posted: Dec 30, 2006 6:23 am Post subject:

...they are getting much better with printing this info on packaging. I suspect it is due to pressure from either the FDA or USDA...for imports to the USA of course.

wehayley · Posted: Dec 30, 2006 7:14 am Post subject:

Chip's right - I once did Chinatown (NYC) with another acupuncturist (a Chinese woman) and the experience was very different than any I've had otherwise. And I'm not just talking about the language barrier; the price I got was very different when my friend was there to negotiate (herbal remedies, not already priced foodstuff). I found the same thing to be true in China when I shopped alone versus with a Chinese friend.

As for store help in Asian markets, it certainly helps to speak at least a few words of their language. The person waiting on you is very likely the owner or a family member, so they have a vested interest. They seem to appreciate the effort, even as they're falling down laughing because you said something obviously very different than what you intended.

As for healthfood stores - forget it; unless you are very fortunate, the person waiting on you likely is sweating for minimal wage and sports knowledge that closely mirrors just that... this has been my personal observation and I hope that doesn't offend anyone. There are some very knowledgeable people working in healthfood stores, but the scale usually tips in the other direction...

Kevangogh · Forum God Joined: 19 Jul 2005 Posts: 926 Location: Japan

I can get great nori here in Japan of course, some of my suppliers sell it. I never really thought there would be much of a demaind though...

Ajant · Uh, Can I Add Sugar? Joined: 04 Oct 2007 Posts: 2

About a year ago I had at least 60 warts on my face, legs, hands, neck, and feet. For about a year I had tried all sorts of treatments at a couple different dermatologists. Nothing worked and they were getting worse. Then I read that Nori can get rid of warts. I started making sushi rolls (usually just with avocado or carrots) and eating one about four times a week. I think within about two weeks the warts just started peeling off!! Then they were gone! Since then, I have seen one or two pop up four different times and I start eating sushi again and they go away. I just wanted to spread the word to everyone. Having those warts on my face and hands (where I couldn't hide them) stole my confidence for a while and I was pretty miserable. This felt like a miracle! Try it if you are having this problem!! Good luck!

T · Black Belt Joined: 11 Mar 2006 Posts: 108

That's a great story. Thanks for sharing.

I like to get my seaweed intake by eating miso soup almost every day. The wakame is a great seaweed.

I had an irritating wart on my finger for a few years, and tried a few ways to remove it. After I started to drink green tea, it went away!!!!

wehayley · Posted: Oct 04, 2007 6:52 am Post subject:

I hope some of those cures are truly effective. Still, I have to add that most non-genital warts do go away on their own after a year or two...

Ajant · Uh, Can I Add Sugar? Joined: 04 Oct 2007 Posts: 2

Yes, I do know that the immune system will eventually kick in and usually get rid of them, but I had the added problem of being on immunosupressants because I had a kidney transplant. I didn't think my body was going to be able to fight it off! When having so many warts and them only getting worse, a year or two seems too long to wait to me.

Markmarkymarcus · White Belt Joined: 19 Mar 2008 Posts: 37

Seeweed has become the next big thing in beauty care with high named brands making seeweed face care systems (Masks and Moisturizers) and Shampoo and Conditioners.