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Water is traditionally associated with certain properties in the living world, and plants, animals, fish and shellfish take on some of these qualities from their environment. Seaweed is a universal type of food and humans and all kinds of animals and fish can thrive on it.
The influence of mankind on the family of plants known as seaweeds has been limited so that they have not changed substantially over the last ten thousand years. However, parts of the sea are polluted so the location where the seaweed is harvested is of paramount importance.
For centuries seaweed has also been used as a herb and to treat a number of ailments including constipation, arthritis and colds. It improves the digestion and allows a better assimilation of sugars and fats.
In Japan, where sea vegetables make up 10% of the diet, the incidence of many cancers and of obesity is low - statistically the lowest in the developed world. People in undeveloped areas of the world such as the Hunza people in the Himalayas experience lower rates of such illnesses due to the lack of man-made substances affecting their food supplies.
We promote seaweed here because of the incredible health-giving qualities it has and because we believe it is a super food. When we started to use it our health improved miraculously and its ability to prevent illness is a very positive factor for us - we wish we had known about it sooner! But we cannot turn back the clock, and seaweed products don’t rejuvenate the body, they simply slow down the ageing process. All the sea’s substances are
concentrated in seaweed cells. Best compared with a tiny chemical manufacturing
plant, and produce nutrients, protein, vitamins, and fiber. However each
variety of seaweed possesses its own individual cocktail of elements, so it is
essential to choose the appropriate seaweed for the required function. Seaweed and sea vegetables contain the full spectrum of organic
photo-synthetic vitamins, all minerals and 72 natural ionic sea trace minerals,
lipids, plant sterols, amino acids. Omega 3’s and 6’s, anti-oxidants, growth hormones, poly-phenols i.e. The high density of nutrients found in algae is
extremely important for many reasons. It is proven that negatively charged
minerals can increase the transport and bioavailability of other foods and
supplements. These accumulated minerals in seaweed can be loosely considered as
primary metabolites.
Seaweed products are easy to store, either in the cupboard at room temperature if dried, or in the fridge or freezer if semi-dried. You do need only small amounts of it 1DR or about 2 gram a day. Sprinkle it over any food, it will enhance taste and flavor.
Taste can vary from tangy, suggestive of iodine or the seashore, to an almost nutty flavour with textures ranging from firm to succulent. Most seaweeds do have a strong flavour which does not appeal to everyone but not all. It is very low in caloric value but very rich in vitamins, minerals and protein, so most of it is treated to produce nutritional supplements.
Seaweed products may be added to soups, omelettes, terrines or used as side vegetable with rice, taboule or pasta. All species can be gently simmered in salted water or gently sauteed with olive oil. With their attractive colours and special shapes, seaweed will enhance any salad or seafood presentation.
We can offer our customers several different varieties of dried seaweeds such as Kelp/kombu, Sugar kelp, Wild Nori, Fucus Vesiculoses, Bladderwack, Irish moss, Dulse, Rockweed, Sea spaghetti and Sea lettuce
Please remember that we sell our products as food, not for use as medicines. Basically as a mean to increase the potency of our modern food supply which is not able to sustain optimum
health. As part of a healthy lifestyle, seaweed
is needed as a functional food, helping towards the prevention of ill-health or
contributing to the reduction of disease risk factors. But not to be seen as
disease cures. | 
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