Is
Brown the New Green: Brown Seaweed All the Rage!
Never thought that anything brown could be good
for you? Well think again?
Researchers have recently reported that the pigment,
fucoxanthin, in brown seaweed appears to stimulate
a protein found in belly fat that causes fat oxidation
and conversion of energy to heat. While fucoxanthin
may be a mouthful to say, it could be effective
in shrinking those oversized guts and may also
help to reduce bad cholesterol as well, although
nothing is definitive yet.
“This new trend isn't a cure-all, but it?s
definitely a healthier alternative than some of
the other products on the market," said Dr.
Jay Kenney, Director of Nutritional Research for
the Pritikin Longevity Center & Spa.
"Hopefully, in the upcoming years, more research
will build on what appears to be a new potential
treatment. In the meantime, until we know for
sure brown seaweed, or a phytochemical found in
it, has weight loss possibilities for humans,
it's a good idea to stick with what research proves
is most effective? namely a diet rich in fruits,
veggies, whole grains and lean protein.?
This tasty treat can be prepared in an array of
ways, aside from just the typical go-to-guys,
sushi and miso soup. Below, you will find a hearty
and healthy recipe for Brown Seaweed Vegetable
Stew, courtesy of Drew Rosen, Executive Chef of
the Pritikin Longevity Center & Spa.
Please let me know if I can provide you with any
further information on this subject, or if you
would like to speak directly with Dr. Kenney or
Chef Rosen of the Pritikin
Longevity Center & Spa.Brown
Seaweed
Vegetable Stew
By Drew Rosen, Executive Chef of the Pritikin
Longevity Center & Spa
Yield
10
Ingredients:
1 lb. Vadalia Onion Diced
1 lb. Dried Brown Seaweed
1 lb. Carrot Diced
2 lb. Idaho Potato Peeled and Diced
1 tbsp. Grated Gingerroot
1 tbsp. Chopped Garlic
2 tbsp. Apple Juice Concentrate
1 tspn. Wasabi Powder
1 stalk Lemon Grass Cleaned and Chopped
∏ Bu Chopped Cilantro or Parsley
1 Jalapeno Pepper De-seeded and Chopped
2 Red Tomato Diced
2 Yellow Tomato Diced
3 Red Pepper Diced
3 Green Pepper Diced
3 Yellow Pepper Diced
Method:
1.
Soak brown seaweed in hot water for 15 minutes.
2.
In a medium hot pot sauté garlic, ginger
and jalapeno, add apple juice concentrate and
reduce for 2 minutes.
3.
Add potato, carrot and tomato and simmer over
low heat until al` dente (stirring occasionally).
4.
Add all other ingredients and cook until done
finish off with chopped cilantro or parsley.
5.
N.B grilled tofu or seiten can also be added to
variety