Sea Veggies
Can I really eat those things?
Hmmm, I know what you’re thinking. Oh yuk, those long slippery strands of green lasagna-like noodles getting stuck in your toes as you float in the water at your favorite beach. But really, wait until you read this newsletter it will totally change how you feel about seaweed.Can I really eat those things?
The average American eats nutrient deficient foods. Add some sea vegetables to your diet. They are a nutritional powerhouse. They nourish the body and help to create beautiful skin, shiny hair, tons of energy and radiant health.
Seaweed is packed with tons of minerals like calcium, iron, phosphorus, potassium, manganese, sodium, zinc and iodine. They have more minerals than land vegetables or dairy products. Here’s the cool part: they are all absorbable. Studies have found that Asian women eating their native diet that is rich in sea vegetables and low in dairy products have a much lower risk for osteoporosis due to their high intake of fish and sea vegetables. All the necessary components for calcium absorption are in these foods. Those of us that live in the countries with the highest consumption of dairy products also have the highest rate of osteoporosis. Calcium without other vitamins and minerals such magnesium, vitamin d, k and many other trace minerals does not get absorbed properly.
Sea veggies actually combine with radioactive substances in the body and help us to release them. Nature’s little toxin cleansers.
Sea vegetables keep our blood strong. Blood is the salty sea inside of us. Sea vegetables keep our body in an alkaline state that supports good health. Cancer thrives in an acidic environment, by increasing the alkalinity of the body we are slowing down the formation and growth of this disease.
Sea vegetables add moisture to our body that keeps us soft. They help us to maintain our inner fluids in a balanced way. It helps us to absorb and process water and maintain our cleansing lymphatic fluids. They also reduce inflammation in the body.
Scientists have concluded that antioxidants in sea vegetables may promote immune system health.
Used in moderation these amazing vegetables can have a huge affect on creating good long-term health.
Here is a list of some of the more commonly found seaweeds:
Hijiki - Mineral rich, detoxifies the body’s tissue, purifies the blood, reduces blood pressure and has a strengthening effect on the intestines. It also helps with the absorption and assimilation of nutrients from other foods.
Arame – This sea vegetable contains mannitol, a non-caloric sugar, which stabilizes the blood pressure and blood sugar levels. Arame is supportive of middle organs like the spleen, pancreas and stomach
Nori – Nori nourishes the circulatory system, reduces blood pressure and helps prevent hardening of the arteries. It enriches and cleanses the blood, discharging toxins. Because it is antibiotic and helps align tissue for healing it can be used at home and while traveling as first aid for small cuts.
Irish Moss (carrageen moss) - This vegetable nourishes the skin and strengthens the lung and respiratory system. It is used to treat urinary tract infections, ulcers, cancer, thyroid problems and radiation poisoning. It has a calming and soothing effect on the stomach,
Dulse – Used in soups and condiments this veggie is super high in protein and supports the heart and liver. It also helps to absorb and assimilate other nutrients.
Wakame - Recent research has found that some of the fibers in wakame help prevent colon cancer by providing antioxidants in addition to preventing the "fermentation" and oxidation of food as it passes through the large intestine. It also may lower blood pressure. The Japanese Journal of Cancer Research reports preliminary findings that daily consumption of small amounts of wakame may be more beneficial in treating certain kinds of breast cancer in women than chemotherapy. Wow! We will have to wait and see how that concludes. It is also supportive of the liver and nervous system. Wakame contributes to physical and mental flexibility.
Kombu - Kombu ranks at the top among foods in alkalinity, helping to neutralize the acidity prone to occur in your blood from a dietary habit of eating large amount of meat. Algnic acid accounts for 1/4 of the nutrient make-up of the kombu, this acid helps to boost the movement of the bowels and protects you from radiation absorption. Kombu contains a high level of potassium and although excessive salt intake increases blood pressure, potassium stimulates the discharge of salt from the human body. Kombu is a low calorie, ideal diet food that absorbs water and swells in the stomach to make you feel full more quickly. It is also know to support the reproductive system, the kidney and adrenal function.
Wait until you taste the great fried-rice recipe in this issue It is easy, delicious and incredibly healthy with its addition of Nori. There are a ton of recipes that you can make that will incorporate seaweed into your diet. The easiest way and what I recommend to many of my clients is to toss them into soups, sauces and stews. Your family will gain all the benefit without any variation in taste!
You deserve to be Healthy!
Sea vegetables can be purchased at most health food stores. Whole Foods has a whole macrobiotics section with every kind of dried seaweed imaginable. Gomasio is another product I use. It is in a shaker jar and we sprinkle it on everything. It contains sea salt, sesame seeds and seaweed. We go through a jar every two weeks. Enjoy!
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