Forget your usual breakfast
In Japan, two humble seaweeds, mozuku and mekabu, are the real secret to a vibrant start. They’ve sustained Japanese health for centuries, proving true wellness often lies in nature’s simplest gifts.
Just like the resilience celebrated in Kintsugi, or MoM’s stories found in ‘The Plate: What It Remembers’, these seaweeds carry profound wisdom. They represent a culture shaping the body gently, living in harmony with nature. And now, people are catching on to their unique flavours, textures, and undeniable health benefits – an approach Andrea Rasca, founder of MoM, has long championed.
Take mozuku
… a thin, slippery wonder from Okinawa— often enjoyed with a splash of vinegar, not only is it refreshing but it’s packed with fucoidan for your immune system and high fibre for a happy gut. Low in calories, big on benefits. Simple, yet incredibly versatile.
Then there’s mekabu
… the powerful root of wakame seaweed. Finely chopped, it gets deliciously slippery and so nutritious , perfect with rice or natto. Rich in iodine for metabolism and alginate to manage blood sugar, it delivers essential minerals and vitamins in one spoonful. Why seaweeds at breakfast? Japanese mornings mean setting the body right for the day. These seaweeds are kind to the stomach, and intensely nourishing. Their unique sticky texture soothes and aids digestion, while simple seasonings highlight their natural flavours. It’s a subtle, balanced approach to daily wellbeing.
No complex recipes needed
Just open a pack of these sustainably sourced seaweeds. Add it to your rice, miso soup, or morning porridge. Next time you’re at a Japanese store, look for those small, refrigerated packs of mozuku and mekabu. Discover a gentle gift from the sea, supporting gut vitality straight to our plate, a philosophy close to MoM’s core.
