When we talk about seaweed, most of us think of crispy
seaweed from the Chinese which, more often than not, is in fact cabbage coated
in salt and sugar! We don’t tend to think that seaweed can have any health
properties when you see it lying on the beach. But, we’re wrong. Seaweed has a
whole host of properties which could help improve our health. Many are still
being discovered through on-going research.
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| Seagreens® Hebridean wild wrack seaweed |
So what are the known benefits of seaweed?
· Seaweed is a complete natural food which contains
almost the full complement of nutrients needed by the body. This is
particularly relevant given the decrease in nutritional value seen in many
commonly consumed foods such as vegetables.
· Seaweed can also help bring balance back to the
body after it is upset by foods such as caffeine and alcohol.
· Current research suggests seaweed can have an
impact on appetite (Paxman et al., 2008) which could be key to helping the
global obesity epidemic we find ourselves in.
· There may be benefits to those suffering from
high cholesterol or high blood pressure to consume seaweed in their diet as it
is suggested, that seaweed may have a positive effect on lowering these. Raised
blood pressure and cholesterol can be contributors to cardiovascular disease
such as heart attacks and strokes.
How can you include seaweed in your diet?
The easiest way is to use Seagreens dried ground seaweed
food products or take their award-winning capsules. These convenient food products
can be sprinkled on during cooking or over almost any food, or soaked in water
and added to salad and veg or on even pasta. Aim for 1 teaspoon a day to offer
maximum health benefits. Seagreens also acts as a salt replacement in cooking. One
of their products is already a mixture of salt and seaweed called The Mineral Salt. If you would like
more information on Seagreens products, visit the website www.seagreens.co.uk or send an email to info@wisechoicenutrition.co.uk
or info@seagreens.co.uk
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