Seaweed has many health benefits we've written about in the past: it helps fight diseases, assists with thyroid regulation, strengthen bones...the list goes on and on. Another benefit is iron. Seaweed is an excellent dietary source. Seaweed is a natural, non-animal source of vitamin B-12 and is high in iron. You can get more iron in your diet with seaweed! Kelp is a rich source "Kelp can be especially helpful for people following a diet with low [...]
When making a list of healthy vegetables we should be eating more of, seaweed rarely makes the list. For many people, the only time they consume seaweed is when they have sushi, eating the seaweed that's wrapped around their favorite rolls or floating in their miso soup should they be so adventurous. Kale seems to be holding on as the vegetable darling but that may be changing soon. Is seaweed the new kale? When did kale [...]
There are numerous articles, radio segments and studies that boast the many health benefits of seaweed and why taking a seaweed supplement is a great way to get seaweed in your diet. For anyone who picks up a seaweed supplement, many of the ingredients will make sense: Nori, Irish Moss, Omega 3 and 6, fucoidan. What may come as a surprise (or sound completely unfamiliar) is maerl. Here's why maerl is found in high quality seaweed supplements. [...]
An important part of any healthy diet is consuming enough fruits and vegetables, but did you know some of the healthiest vegetables are sea vegetables? They have amazing health benefits as well as minerals not easily found in other vegetables. Let's take a look at why sea vegetables are so healthy. An abundance of minerals are found in sea vegetables Seaweeds provide all of the 56 minerals and trace minerals, such as selenium and zinc, required [...]
