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Sea Vegetables

What are sea vegetables?

Sea vegetables, made up of seaweeds assimilate minerals from the sea and are the single most nutritious foods that you can eat. Rich in trace elements and vitamins, they contain more protein than meat and more calcium than milk.

How else are seaweeds used?

Seaweeds are currently used in ice cream, processed meats and cosmetics as binding agents. They are normally sold in a dry form –which can be stored for several years in a cool, dry place.

Medicinal properties of seaweed

The medicinal properties of seaweed include having an alkalising effect on the blood – ridding the blood of radioactive and metallic elements. Seaweeds are used to promote wound healing. They have been used as beauty aids as they give hair and skin a beautiful appearance and prevent ageing. They are extremely low in calories. All the plants contain a high degree of iodine, which is good for healthy thyroid function.

Different varieties of seaweeds

Agar : rich in iodine, calcium, iron, phosphorous, vitamins, A, B complex, C, D and K and also works as a gentle laxative. It is normally used for its unusual gelling quality and is a good thickener for soups and other dishes.

Arame : Found only in Japan, arame comes in fine, lacy strands. It has a sweet and crunchy texture. Medicinally, it is used for female problems and high blood pressure. It contains a high level of protein, iodine, calcium and iron.

Dulse : Dulse can be found on the West coast of Britain, Iceland and Ireland. It has a reddish colour and provides the highest source of iron. It also has significant amounts of phosphorus, potassium, magnesium and protein.

Hijiki : This seaweed is rich in calcium and very good for pregnant women as it contains ten times the amount found in a glass of milk.

Irish moss : This seaweed contain high amounts of vitamin A and iodine and is used as a gel in ice cream, salad dressings or as a vegetable.

Kelps : Kelp has been used all over the world for hundreds of years. Medicinally it can be used to treat a number of ailments including weight loss, kidney problems and circulatory disease.

Other seaweeds include, Kombu, Laver, Nori, Sloke, Wakame

 

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