6 articles
A cook's guide to arame and hijiki: what they are, how to prep and simmer them, classic recipes, and an honest look at the hijiki arsenic debate.
Sofia Andersson ·
Practical rules for eating seaweed safely: the hijiki arsenic warning, cadmium in kelp, prep steps that cut exposure, and sensible portions.
Dr. Theo Nakamura ·
Food agencies in the UK, Canada, Australia and Hong Kong advise against eating hijiki. Here's how to read that guidance — and what to cook instead.
Sofia Andersson ·
Seaweed absorbs minerals from seawater — including some heavy metals. An honest look at arsenic, cadmium, hijiki, and how to eat seaweed safely.
Sofia Andersson ·
Seaweed smoothies can be delicious and safe — or an iodine overdose in a glass. Species choice, gram-level dosing, and three blends that get it right.
Sofia Andersson ·
Hijiki contains meaningful levels of inorganic arsenic. Here's what food safety agencies actually advise, why, and the alternatives that carry none of the risk.
Sofia Andersson ·