Holli Thompson

Ocean Vegetables or Sea Vegetables are some of the healthiest foods on the planet, rich in vitamins, minerals, and high levels of antioxidants.. New and exciting findings indicate that ocean algae can reduce our rate of fat absorption by 75%, thanks to a digestive enzyme called lipase. That’s what I call BIG news! They are also high in iodine, a much needed mineral that most Americans are deficient in, and necessary for thyroid and hormone production. and very low in calories.. Check out some of these super easy -to -make recipes.. Our spotlight today on NORI… It’s not for sushi anymore..   NORI CHIPS  Nori is commonly known as the wrapper for sushi, and we love it that way, but did you know it’s also one of the ocean vegetables highest in protein?   It offers lots of fiber, omega 3 fatty acids, vitamin C and essential B12. Ways to eat Nori: toasted as a snack (see recipe), rolled as sushi, or use nori wrappers to roll a slice of avocado, and assorted veggies and lettuces. I love nori sheets cut into skinny strips to garnish a caesar salad; a treat for vegans who love the taste but not the anchovy….

These gluten free pancakes are easy to make and have a surprise ingredient- slivers of banana added to the pancake create a creamy richness that makes them melt in your mouth.  We also added raw cacao chocolate chips that barely melt so you taste bittersweet chocolate combined with the sweetness of banana.  They were mouth watering! Thanks to my husband for creating this masterpiece:) Ingredients Pamela’s gluten free pancake mix 1 egg 1 tablespoon coconut oil banana raw cacao chips- about 2 tablespoon Grade B maple syrup Preparation 1. Prepare pancake mix per directions using 1 cup mix with egg, water and melted coconut oil. 2. Add about 2 tablespoon raw cacao nibs to batter. 3. Sliver paper thin slices of banana and place aside. 4. Add batter to prepared pan, and prior to flipping pancake, add slivered bananas to the top. 5. Make sure you have enough oil in pan after picking up pancake to turn, and flip quickly to lightly toast banana. 6. Enjoy with organic Grade B Maple Syrup