Kelp is one of the finest sources of iodine of which there is such a deficiency in our food supply that it it has been a salt additive for years. It is essential to metabolism and one of the primary reasons for obesity. Kelp concentrate can be used in anything from salad dressing to flavoring rice and oriental desserts (particularly ones with coconut) being mindful of the dilution.
It can be taken medicinally for the iodine value with coconut milk.

Here's a fabulous no fat 'cheese' made with steel cut oats -

3/4 c. pimento,
1-1/4 c. water,
3/4 c. cooked steel cut oats
1/2 c. nutritional yeast flakes,
1/4. lemon juice,
1-1/4 t. salt,
2 t. onion powder,
1 t. garlic powder,

Blend til very smooth for 1-2 minutes. Cook over medium heat til thick ~ add more water for thinner sauce.

~ Can add liquid smoke, chipotle peppers, worchestershire sauce, toasted ground sesame seeds or other seasonings ~

~Use good quality onion and garlic powder or use more for full bodied flavor ~