Super foods ~ Sea Vegetables

Sea vegetables are one of the most nutrient-packed foods on the planet!
Sea vegetables provide the widest range of minerals of any food. They contain large amounts of iodine, vitamin K, B-vitamin folate, magnesium, iron and calcium, as well as riboflavin and pantothenic acid, two necessary B-vitamins. 
 Sea vegetables also contain lignans, which are plant compounds with cancer preventative properties. Lignans inhibit angiogenesis, or blood cell growth, which is what causes cancerous tumors in the human body. 


Iodine deficiency is a looming health threat 
 - iodine in sea plants exceed that found in inland plants by as much as 20 times. At least 50% of pregnant/breastfeeding women have inadequate iodine intakes and many Australian children are iodine deficient which may result in learning disabilities, poor concentration levels, lower IQ, hearing problems and a greater chance of developing ADHD. Adults require at least 150 micrograms of iodine daily or risk goiter, weight gain, lethargy, intolerance to cold, infertility, thyroid problems, increased blood cholesterol and reduced heart function. 

Below is a list of readily available Sea Vegetables & Algae 

 -you will find these in most health food shops. 

Chlorella (an algae) – a true super food , chlorophyll rich, anti-cancer, heavy metal and synthetic toxin removal, RNA, DNA, protein, mineral rich

Dulse – a nutritional powerhouse, alkaline, beta carotene, vitamin C, vitamin E, and most of the B vitamins, including B6, contains high levels of iodine, as well as calcium, iron, manganese, magnesium, potassium and zinc. A quarter-ounce of dulse provides about 30 percent of the recommended daily allowance of iron, and one cup of dulse can provide 4 to 6 grams of protein.

Kelp – highly mineralized including trace minerals, folate, B2, B5, vitamin K, vitamin E, iodine, copper, magnesium, iron, manganese, phosphorus, calcium, zinc, sodium

Nori (aka laver) – beta carotene, vitamin C, folate, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, vitamin E,      iodine,copper, iron, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, zinc, sodium, omega 3

Spirulina (an algae) - a true super food, chlorophyll rich, easily digestible, immune booster, anti-fungal, antibacterial, brain food, protein, GLA, RNA, DNA, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, folate, vitamin E, vitamin K, vitamin, copper, iron, sodium, manganese, magnesium, potassium, zinc, phosphorus, selenium, calcium, omega3, omega 6

Wakame - beta carotene, vitamin E, folate, B1, B2, B3, B5, omega 3

Arame: Arame is highly rich in essential nutrients including calcium, iron, zinc, manganese, folate, vitamins A & K, and iodine. It is normally harvested during the springtime when the ocean nutrient levels are at their highest.

There is many more but these are the most common. And these are the Sea Vegetables I use regularly 

So can you incorporate these Sea Vegetables into your diet ?

I put Chlorella and Spirulina  in the kids Mean Green Porridge  every morning

You can also add Chlorella & Spirulina into juices & smoothies

 - My husband takes his in a 1 little bottle of water with spirulina and lemon juice to work

Tablet forms of these algae are available at all health food shops.

Dulse- I put Dulse flakes on or into everything savory I make. Even when I make my son poached eggs I sprinkle dulse flakes on top. No body ever knows its there. :)

Kelp - Kelp noodles are my favorite way of having Kelp I try to have these twice a week. You can use Kelp noodle in the place of any noodle dish. 

Nori- Sushi, or shred the nori sheets and sprinkle on top of salads. I prefer to buy raw nori sheets as they are a great source of Vit C & E. Both these vitamins are very fragile around heat.

Wakame- can be added to salad. I find the easiest way to get my kids to eat it is I stir the soaked & diced wakame into bolognese. Keep the water and use it as stock or a beauty tip- pour the water from soaking over your hair!

 Arame - I use Arame the same as Wakame or sprinkle on salads or in sushi

Cheesy Kelp Noodles

 1 cup hemp cheese - left over from Friday night pizzas with hemp sour cream

 1 tablespoon Savory/Nutritional yeast 

 2 Tbs Olive oil

 Mixed fresh herbs from the garden. I just use what ever looks good at the time.

   I used a handful of basil, some dill, handful parsley handful kale

 Diced Capsicum

 Couple handfuls baby spinach

 Water

Rinse noodle in water

Drain and massage noodles with Olive oil

Blend Cheese, herbs and yeast with enough water to make a sauce.

Pour over noodles and massage in. 

Stir in baby spinach

Place in dehydrator at 40 degrees for 30mins

Sprinkle capsicum over the top. YUM! 

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