Health and nutrition has long been a source of confusion and inaccurate information. While people try to stay informed on what's healthy and what's not, it can be overwhelming because it appears that the information constantly changes. Eggs are bad for...then they're considered good for. All fat is bad, then only "bad" fats are bad. High protein diets are great.....or go vegetarian. The latest debate has to do with coffee: superfood or cause of cancer? Seaweed [...]
As people become more well-versed on what a healthy diet should look like, many are making great strides to eat more fruits and vegetables, assuming that by doing this, they will be able to check the box that says, "healthy eating". But is it enough? Does your diet give you the nutrients you need every day? Let's take a closer look; you might be surprised that your efforts aren't paying off like they should. Most people [...]
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 [...]
