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Seaweed designed for busy people

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Did nature design seaweed to be the super food for busy people? Life as we know it is just like a never ending to-do list. We wake up, shower, get dressed for the day, and put on the coffee.

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There are deadlines to reach. Goals to hit. Bills to pay. Dreams to fulfill.

And in between the frenzy, we do our best to keep our sanity, eat right, stay well, and look good.

After all, what’s the point of all the “dream chasing” when one turns up looking ugly, wasted, and sickness-stricken when our wishes and desires DO come knocking on our doors? Wouldn’t we want to greet our life’s most cherished dreams in the pink of health, vitality and good looks?

"We can solve well over 90% of all the chronic diseases with simple, inexpensive natural therapies." -Dr. Mercola

You bet! But wait.

Our breakneck schedules of chores and work let us chow on fast foods and instant meals.

Our overworked bodies leave us too tired for strength and cardio training or even just for a morning walk.

Our stressed-out psyches make us reach for sweets or alcohol to balm our over exhausted minds. And if this goes on, when dreamer meets the dream, the feeling may not be one in Cloud 9.

Seaweed - today’s busy person’s age-old best health pal

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Edible seaweed, just like busy people, are hardworking marine plants that burst with multi-nutrients, no other plant life in the world can give! They feed and support every cell, tissue and organs of our bodies. Seaweed is the world’s most basic yet complete food! But don’t take my word for it, let’s learn from the thousands and thousands of experience of our great, grand ancestors…

Ancient super food is our ancestor’s secret to health and longevity

For thousands of years now, our forefathers fed on a diet of edible seaweed. They roamed the earth, shorelines and harvested what turned out to be the deepest secret to super health and long life.

From the Mediterranean coasts, the Nordic countries, Iceland, Alaska, down to the Pacific coast of Hawaii and the beaches of Okinawa, they fed mostly on game, seafood, and most specially, sea vegetables.

In fact, sea or ocean vegetables were so prized during those times that at one point, sea vegetable gardens were kept in Hawaii specifically for royalty! And the first ever-recorded proof that seaweed is a perfect food source dates back to 300 B.C. in China!

Yes, this fat-burning and anti-aging secret is as old as the sea!

So why are these greens from the sea best for busy people and other achievers like you and me?

Not only are they bearers of complete nourishment but also are natural weight loss and anti-aging “agents” as well. Now, scientists have proved that, seaweed has a very positive effect on the human body.

Gillian McKeith, author of Living Food for Health, says sea vegetables contain key minerals not found anywhere else in plant form. Ms. Gillian also mentions that the body more easily absorbs the protein found in ocean vegetables than meat protein, making it one of nature’s best anti-ageing foods on earth!

Well, just like us, these sea veggies are awesome multi-taskers! Their benefits have been time-tested. Are age-old.

And with history on its side, sea vegetables today are turning out to be increasingly popular due to its multiple health benefits.

In a nutshell (or in this case, a seashell), here are
29 things seaweed can do for us
from head to toe!

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  1. Shiny and healthy hair.
    Amino acids, vitamins and minerals help strengthen hair strands and texture resulting in lustrous hair. Biotin, which belongs to the family of B vitamins, promotes healthier and shiny hair.
  2. Keeps the mind sharp.
    Significant amount of vitamins, protein, ionic minerals and trace minerals enhances your brain’s performance specifically Asparagine, which energizes the brain and also boosts the immune system, while Boron improves mental clarity as it assists in unclogging arteries.
  3. Makes skin clear, young looking.
    Rich in beta-carotene, Vitamin A, minerals and amino acids, sea veggies maintain collagen (a property necessary for smooth functioning of connective tissues) making skin supple, soft to touch. Laugh lines and wrinkles are reduced.
  4. Preserves good eyesight.
    Sea vegetables are the leading sources of natural carotenes like Vitamin A (beta carotene) and bioflavonoids – antioxidants that help clear up the cellular debris that accumulate in the eyes. Bioflavonoids for one, works with prolonging Vitamin C action in the eyes, which help prevent swelling and inflammation of ocular tissues. Vitamins A and C keep vision 20/20 and help prevent “dry eye” syndrome.

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  6. Improves gum health.
    Aside from calcium, sea vegetables are also rich in vitamin C, one of the most essential vitamins, which keeps the gums in the pink of health.
  7. Strengthens teeth, so flash that smile.
    26x the calcium of milk, seaweed strengthens teeth (and bones!). It also has Fluorine that fights tooth decay.
  8. Maintains healthy thyroid function.
    Abundant natural, organically-bond iodine extracts maintain healthy thyroid function, help prevent goiter.
  9. Helps ease colds and other respiratory problems.
    Seaweed’s strong anti-viral and anti-bacterial properties help prevent against colds, flu and other respiratory problems.
  10. Prevents allergies and infections.
    Overflowing with vitamin B, C, minerals and amino acids and anti-inflammatory properties, sea plants enhance resistance to allergies and other infection.
  11. Strengthens the immune system.
    Polynutrients in ocean vegetables help strengthen the immune system and keep the body resistant to illness and infection.
  12. Fights “roaming” free radicals. An army of antioxidants fights dangerous free radicals (cells that go wayward) for a super strong and protected immune system.
  13. Reduces cancer risks.
    Powerful antioxidants and anti-cancer properties help inhibit abnormal cell growth by a whopping 95%!
  14. Stunts tumor growth. Iodine and amino acids combine to significantly reduce breast and uterine fibroids; help prevent cysts from forming.
  15. Pumps up energy!
    Energy-boosting B vitamins, Vitamin C and minerals fight stress and fatigue so you stay active and alert.
  16. Enhances cell regeneration. Retards ageing!
    Replete with phytochemicals and anti-ageing properties, sea plants enhance cell regeneration and rejuvenation thus, delaying ageing.
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  18. Lowers blood pressure and improves blood circulation.
    Sea vegetables are a very good source of magnesium, which has also been known to reduce high blood pressure; prevent stroke.
  19. Nurtures healthy heart vessels.
    Seaweed curbs the formation of blood clots to help prevent atherosclerosis or hardening of the heart vessels.
  20. Normalizes cholesterol levels. Effectively lowers blood cholesterol; helps stave off the onset of chronic diseases.
  21. Supports bone health and joint function.
    High magnesium content stimulates production of calcitonin (hormone), which helps increase calcium in the bones. Seaweed is also a terrific source of natural vitamin D, essential for calcium absorption, bone health and muscle function. Its Fluorine content improves bone density helping prevent osteoporosis (bone disease) in the process.
  22. Beautiful nails!
    Vitamins, amino acids, minerals and enzymes in seaweed keep nails strong and healthy.
  23. Fuels weight loss naturally.
    Virtually fat-free, essential fatty acids (EFAs), plant fiber and algin fuel weight loss and amazingly continue to do so even as you age!
  24. Aids digestion and waste movement.
    Polysaccharides (a form of soluble fiber) in sea greens, aid in digestion by soothing the digestive and intestinal tracts. No need for laxatives!
  25. Promotes liver health.
    Contains important vitamins, minerals, amino acids and enzymes, which help prevent fatty liver development, toxic build-up and other related diseases.
  26. Detoxifies heavy metals and pollutants.
    Minerals, amino acids and fiber work in unison to detoxify heavy metals and pollutants that enter the body through food and the air we breathe.
  27. Snuffs out cellulite! Antioxidants in seaweed increase your body's fat-burning ability; help skin tissue and fat cells absorb minerals. These minerals then break the chemical bond that seals the fat cells and hasten their release out of the body (through the kidneys and bladder) halting cellulite build-up.
  28. Maintains the body’s natural equilibrium.
    Major and trace minerals, which are plentiful in ocean vegetables, keep life-sustaining activities in the body and maintain proper PH balance for optimal health.
  29. Supports kidney health.
    Minerals in seaweed act like electrolytes, which help kidneys regain optimum function. Then, too, its fiber content aids in kidney stone prevention.
  30. Helps maintain beautiful body skin.
    Amino acid, minerals and vitamin content of sea vegetables nourish the skin. Trace mineral Serine enhances skin beauty while Theonine improves skin tone.
  31. Prostate health.
    High in mineral content, seaweed helps maintain healthy prostate (gland) especially in middle-aged men.
Sea vegetables alkalize the body, making it less acidic. And the more alkaline the body, the younger it is!

Seaweed and You

Get started on seaweed health! Start adding sea greens into your daily fare. Here are the more common varieties you can find at your grocery store. Go ahead and try some them on our favorite recipes. Enjoy!

  • Nori has twice as much Vitamin C as oranges, packed with beta-carotene like carrots, rich in calcium for your bones, iodine and iron for thyroid, and are great in making sushi.
  • Arame is laden with macro minerals like magnesium, potassium, calcium, sodium and iodine.
  • Kelp is high in iodine, which must be present for proper glandular function and metabolism. It also contains phosphorus and calcium, as well as magnesium and potassium. Kelp is a source of vitamins A, B1, B2, C, D and E, plus amino acids. Because kelp is the saltiest of sea veggies, it makes a popular salt substitute. However, it’s been tested to be low in sodium.
  • Wakame is iron-rich and 10 times more calcium than a glass of milk!

Raring to add them to your meals? Check out our collection of seaweed recipes!

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