If you have never tried sea vegetables/weeds, this is a great apportunity. There are many edible sea vegetables available and wakame is one of my favorites. I also love roasted nori, kombu and hijiki.

Wakame is a sea vegetable that has many benefits nutritionally, and is low in fat and calories. It helps to prevent heart disease, diabetes, cancer and diabetes. It is excellent for those on a weight loss program and it is believed that it burns fat. It is beneficial for those with hypothyroidism, strokes and tumors. It is a good source of magnesium, iodine, calcium, iron, Vitamin A, C, E, K, D, B2k, folate and lignans.

1 ounce dried wakame
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon coconut aminos or soy sauce
½ teaspoon sesame oil
½ teaspoon maple syrup
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cucumber, cut into strips
1 carrot, cut into strips

Place wakame in a bowl, cover with warm water and soak for 20 minutes to rehydrate. Meanwhile, in a small bowl mix lemon juice, coconut aminos, maple syrup, sesame oil, and garlic. Drain wakame, patting off extra water with a towel. In a large bowl, combine wakame, carrots, cucumbers and dressing. Garnish with sesame seeds.