THE SEAWEED BLOG for health and beauty

Seaweed Skin Care Corner

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:10:33 GMT

A page on seaweed skin care products available online.

Seaweed Skin Care Secrets

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:35:14 GMT

Skin care secrets don't have to come in expensive designer bottles. You can start seeing a difference with these simple skin care tips.

Crispy seaweed, the wise snack choice

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 12:40:08 GMT

Healthy snack attack? Make that a crispy seaweed snack attack

Simple travel health tips to remember

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:18:25 GMT

Simple travel health do's and don'ts for staying healthy while on vacation. Print out a copy of our simple health tips.

Topical Irish Moss & Dialysis

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:43:51 GMT

I have a friend on dialysis who must limit his potassium intake. Do you know if soaked Irish Moss, used topically, would introduce a significant amount

How much seaweed is a serving and what are the nutritional facts?

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:16:35 GMT

What are the nutritional facts and analysis of one cup of soaked seaweed? Is it safe to consume if I am taking thyroid medication for hypothyroidism

I eat a lot of seaweed. As the oceans become more and more polluted what is the danger of chemicals and heavy metals getting into edible seaweed?

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:40:43 GMT

I eat a lot of seaweed. As the oceans become more and more polluted what is the danger of chemicals and heavy metals getting into edible seaweed?

Do you know anything about riverweed?

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:25:05 GMT

Have you heard of riverweed? In the rivers and creeks off our farm in Zambales, we would harvest what the locals call Bala Iba or Eve's hair. It is light

Is there a seaweed supplement that you would recommend for those of us who do not like the tasteof it?

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:34:30 GMT

Is there a seaweed supplement that you would recommend for those of us who do not like the taste of it

Seaweed contains iodine and I was told that iodine is not good for people with a sliggish thyroid? Is this correct

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:16:36 GMT

Seaweed contains iodine and I was told that iodine is not good for people with a sluggish thyroid? Is this correct

How resistant are sea vegetables to heat? I hope this isn't a dumb question, but am I killing the enzymes and nutrients when I boil, bake or dry sea vegetables?

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:16:05 GMT

I'm transitioning into a vegetarian diet. In particular, a raw food diet. I'm still very new to this and I want to make sure I'm getting the healthiest

How do you prepare for cooking

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:15:22 GMT

How do you prepare seaweed for cookin

I have acess to lots of kelp how do i dry and make a seasoning

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:14:21 GMT

how do I dry kelp and make it into a spice or a seasoning

Do seaweeds have organs and tissues like humans do?

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:13:50 GMT

Do seaweeds have organs and tissues like humans do

Kelp or Nori?

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:12:45 GMT

I am a little confused - is kelp and nori the same thing?? Is one a seaweed and one a kelp? I am looking for the product that would be best used for

Happy New Year!

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 20:07:36 GMT

It's just 3 hours before we usher in 2010 and I thought we'd send out a simple greeting -- A Happy NEW DECADE to everyone! Let's all keep pressing on 2010 and beyond. Here's to Infinite Blessings to all of you and your families!

What is the nutritional difference between Dulse and Wakame Seaweed?

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 13:43:09 GMT

What is the nutritional difference between Dulse and Wakame

Is there a great seawed pattie or seaweed loaf recipe?

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 12:30:22 GMT

I really don't like the fishy flavor of seaweed, but want to. So I'm thinking . . . make it like a fish sandwich, fried with tartar sauce and a bun.

Seaweed huts in China

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 10:36:24 GMT

Nope, this isn't a fastfood chain similar to Pizza Hut. These seaweed huts are found in Yantai in the Shandong province of China! A very environmental way to protect a family from the heat during summer and cold during winter. It doesn't rot and can survive a hundred years! Measures are being taken to protect these cultural homes since these huts are slowly disappearing to make way for modern homes. Read more here:

A Taste of Edible Seaweed

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:13:49 GMT

Edible seaweed come in all shapes, colors and tastes. Get to know some of them here.

Seaweed Questions... Answered

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:18:57 GMT

Do you have seaweed questions? Ask them here and we will answer as soon as we can.

Detox your Body

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:13:20 GMT

Detox your body with seaweed: the inside story. An effective system cleansing zeroes in on proper elimination (colon) and detoxification (liver).

Missing in Action

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:06:14 GMT

Sorry for the silence these past few weeks! I have been missing in action since we moved house. Everything was well planned (on paper) but things got really busy around here. Even my sisters were wondering what was happening. I'm back and busy writing the Halloween newsletter plus replying to the email queries I have piled up. - Mica

Seaweed Nutrition Guide

Sun, 06 Sep 2009 13:34:34 GMT

Receive our A-Z Seaweed Nutrition Guide free and not only that, you'll get our newsletter bi-monthly.

Seaweed is the secret to super nutrition

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 15:05:49 GMT

Did nature design seaweed to be the super food for busy people like you and me? Edible seaweed, just like busy people, are hardworking marine plants that burst with multi-nutrients!

Shiitake and Wakame Soup

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 18:10:03 GMT

Try out this shiitake and wakame soup at home! Simple and nutritious.

Wakame Seaweed and Cucumber Salad

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 16:06:10 GMT

This piquant wakame seaweed salad balances flavor and color when served with other vegetables or with meat or fish courses.

Clear Soup with Wakame

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:49:11 GMT

This easy clear soup with wakame recipe is a light meal in itself or can take the place of a mid-afternoon snack.

Purple Potato Salad with Arame

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:46:02 GMT

I love purple potato salad with arame, not only because of their gorgeous color, but also because of their versatile texture.

Antiaging health tips

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 07:54:44 GMT

Antiaging health isn't just about having a youthful face. It's more than that - just because no one can see your liver, kidneys, heart or colon doesn't mean you have to neglect them.

Spicy Cod Roe Spaghetti

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 20:39:16 GMT

Spicy Cod Roe Spaghetti topped with nori seaweed makes a simple light lunch.

Healthy seaweed recipes the whole family will enjoy

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 09:26:07 GMT

Healthy seaweed recipes: a collection of nutrition-packed recipes for you and your family.

We're pulling down our Algine Plus order page for now

Wed, 20 May 2009 11:52:19 GMT

We are temporarily pulling down our Algine Plus order page by May 31, 2009. We've only got a few bottles left before we get our new batch of bottles.

Mermaid Pasta with Veggies

Mon, 18 May 2009 20:41:30 GMT

Doesn't that just sound so fairytale-like? The pasta here is actually kelp noodles. You'll need wakame, shiitake mushrooms, bokchoy and other ingredients. Check them out on this list.

Hijiki Rice Salad

Mon, 18 May 2009 05:15:53 GMT

I don't know why I'm in a rice mood. Here's a Hijiki Rice Salad to add to your rice recipes. Enjoy!

Korean Omelet

Sun, 17 May 2009 20:05:48 GMT

This simple Korean Omelet recipe contains nori strips.

Easy Wakame Brown Rice

Sun, 17 May 2009 09:24:31 GMT

And it is easy! All you need are brown rice, wakame and avocado. Check the recipe out!

Japanese Salad with Umeboshi dressing

Sat, 16 May 2009 08:17:02 GMT

Arame mixed with greens and herbs with umeboshi dressing. Try it!

Vegan Spam Musubi

Tue, 12 May 2009 14:39:28 GMT

We've got the traditional recipe for spam musubi on our list of seaweed recipes. But today, we've added Renae's version of vegan spam musubi! Have a hawaiian feeast with this vegan spam musubi recipe!

Still in a Musubi mood

Tue, 12 May 2009 14:39:28 GMT

This Squash and Tofu Musubi looks so delicious! Haven't been eating squash a while, so it's time to had for the market and see if I can get one. So far, we've got three different kinds of musubi recipes!

Harvesting Seaweed

Tue, 12 May 2009 13:32:00 GMT

This article was written by Dr. Ryan Drum and has been in our site since we've had it up. We've added 2 short videos on harvesting seaweed, so why not check the page out?

Edible Seaweeds

Thu, 07 May 2009 11:49:29 GMT

There are several edible seaweeds out on the market today. We've listed three of our favorite seaweeds and here they are:
- nori
- dulse
- sea lettuce
Check out more information on these three seaweeds on this page:

Nori Nutrition

Tue, 05 May 2009 12:23:46 GMT

This is probably the most popular seaweed, thanks to the Japanese. Almost all major cities in the world have their sushi bars. Its sweet and meaty flavor is also easily accepted by most people, not only the Asians. Nori nutrition: It's got the highest protein compared to the rest of the seaweeds. Nori is rich in calcium, iodine, iron, phosphorous, potassium, manganese, porphyran, copper, zinc and Vitamins A, B, C, E and K. Hey, we've stumbled across these Nori Wrapped Power Wraps by Gopal's! Check out the link. We're not affiliates. Just thought nori lovers would like to take a bite of this:

Zaru Soba: we've added videos

Tue, 05 May 2009 11:59:52 GMT

Zaru soba is one of most visited recipe pages here so we've added videos: A simple tutorial and another one on how to eat it! Ah the art of eating zaru soba :-P

Fresh on the list - Momoya Seaweed Paste Okra

Sat, 02 May 2009 21:39:59 GMT

It's been years since I've had okra - nothing in the supermarkets where I live. But now I'll have to start a quest to find it here in the Netherlands just to try this recipe:

Just added - Miso Soup with Wakame and Spinach

Sat, 02 May 2009 11:01:55 GMT

For those crazy about miso soup, we've added a recipe, Miso Soup with Wakame and Spinach, from Rachel of The Friendly Kitchen. Find the recipe here:

Seaweed Skin Care Corner

Sat, 02 May 2009 08:37:30 GMT

We've been getting inquiries on where to find seaweed skin care products online, so here's our little corner shop of seaweed skin care products. Check them out here:

Seaweed Recipe Collection

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 12:13:20 GMT

We're busy growing our seaweed recipe collection and would like to have other seaweed lovers join us in adding up delicious dishes to our site. So, calling on other seaweed lovers! Just include your recipe by clicking on the Seaweed Recipes page link below, scroll down to where you fill in the form and if possible, include a photo of the dish (and you, why not?). Click on the Send button and we'll be checking them out! Oooh, can't wait.

We've deleted our Order Offline page

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 11:41:59 GMT

Just wanted to inform our visitors that the Order Offline page was meant for our Philippine customers. It caused a bit of confusion so we decided to take the page out instead. You can order your Algine Plus seaweed tablets using PayPal:

A heart healthy diet includes seaweed

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 16:44:02 GMT

A heart healthy diet means making a lot of lifestyle changes. Seaweed provides valuable nutrients that prevents heart disease.