seaweed

[knelsonchaney]

Is seaweeed allowed on the Atkins plan? I haven't read anything about that, but a co-worker was telling it's good for the immune system. Thanks!

Kim
SW 335/CW 323/GW 180

[not2late]

It's not listed on the Induction foods list, but it was something I added to my diet during OWL.

[MotherOfGizmo]

Kelp looks pretty high in carbs

http://www.naturalways.com/kelp02.htm

but it doesn't say the portion size? Lots of good stuff in it too though.

[tickletussler]

If you can get the dried seaweed (usually used for sushi) then these tend to have less carbs and you can eat them like a snack.

The dried seaweed that the Japanese use, also called "nori" tends to have soy sauce and/or sugar, so you have to limit these

However, if you go to Korean shops, you can get ones that are lightly roasted, lightly salted and taste really :yummy and you CAN eat these as a snack, or use it to wrap your veggie sticks, avocado, grilled meats etc

Nutrition facts on the dried seaweed I get from the Korean shop are:

10 cals per serving (10 sheets of 2 x 3 inch pieces)
Fat 0.5g (from the sesame oil coating for roasting
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 75mg
Total Carb 1g
Protein <1g

These dried seaweed can also be added to soups.

You can buy other forms of seaweed, as mentioned previously and listed as "kelp" in Fitday, but these tend to have more carbs and some are too slimey for the American taste

[sidrah]

I use the sheets of dry seaweed. Per sheet, I can't recall, but it is not all that much. i use it in soups as for fake sushi roll ups

Is good!!

[Goofy]

I use the sheets of dry seaweed. Per sheet, I can't recall, but it is not all that much. i use it in soups as for fake sushi roll ups

Is good!!

What are 'fake sushi roll ups'? I really miss sushi, so i'm very curious.

[tickletussler]

What are 'fake sushi roll ups'? I really miss sushi, so i'm very curious.

I think these are when you substitute rice with Atkins-friendly ingredients.

Goofy, you may be interested in this thread? A Japanese Atkineer seems to have been very successul in making faux sushi.

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/viewtopic.php?t=53386&start=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=faux+sushi