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Anti-viral Assistance from Seaweed

Posted by VitaminSea on 12/16/2021 to SEAWEED FOR HEALTH
Anti-viral Assistance from Seaweed
During this Covid-19 pandemic, we’re looking for ways to help boost our immune systems and seek out anti-viral helpers. Once Covid-19 has been contracted, the drug Remdesivir may be administered as an anti-viral in hospital settings. We can do much better than that beforehand. The studies are now out that seaweeds outperform Remdesivir as an anti-viral agent.
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Seaweed ~ The Sustainable Superfood

Posted by VitaminSea on 11/18/2021 to SEAWEED FOR HEALTH
Seaweed ~ The Sustainable Superfood
Full of antioxidants, organic and vegan, seaweed truly is a one of the greatest superfoods on the planet. The ocean is part of our world, and the more we research and learn about seaweed (sea vegetables), we have come to realize that they are the most powerful plants on earth!
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Harvesting and Storing Sea Vegetables

Posted by VitaminSea on 10/21/2021 to HOW TO USE SEAWEED
Harvesting and Storing Sea Vegetables
Growing and Harvesting Sea Vegetables / Storing and Using Sea Vegetables ~ There are thousands of seaweed species around the world growing in different climates and environments. And different sea vegetables grow at different depths. Like land vegetables, sea vegetables also have growing and harvesting seasons.
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Treat Your Skin ~ DIY Spa-like Treatments

Posted by VitaminSea on 9/16/2021 to HOW TO USE SEAWEED
Treat Your Skin ~ DIY Spa-like Treatments
With some household ingredients, plus some specialty items like seaweed and essential oils, you can create different spa-like treatments that will draw out dirt, oils and toxins while adding all those healthy nutrients to the skin. Whether you need help with aging skin, sensitive skin, dry skin, or just want to treat yourself ~ your skin will feel amazing! Here's one simple recipe from each category to get you started.
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Sea Lettuce ~ Like Land Lettuce, But So Much Better

Posted by VitaminSea on 8/19/2021 to SEAWEED FOR HEALTH
Sea Lettuce ~ Like Land Lettuce, But So Much Better
Sea lettuce is far superior to land lettuce. Sea lettuce has better flavor, better nutritional values and better versatility in a wider variety of recipes.  Once you eat sea lettuce, you’ll want use it in place of, or in addition to, land lettuce in your salads ~ you’ll want to add it to your other recipes as well. And why not? It’s so much better!
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Eat Sea Veggies ~ Without Knowing It

Posted by VitaminSea on 7/15/2021 to SEAWEED FOR HEALTH
Eat Sea Veggies ~ Without Knowing It
Incorporate sea veggies into your diet (or someone else’s) secretly! Why would you want to do that? Health benefits, of course. Nutrients found in sea veggies far exceed the nutritional values found in land veggies. But not everybody wants to taste seaweed in order to reap the health benefits. Some will avoid eating it simply because they don’t want to give it a chance.
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Sun-dried Seaweed ~ Sell By / Best By / Use By

Posted by VitaminSea on 6/17/2021 to SEAWEED FOR HEALTH
Sun-dried Seaweed ~ Sell By / Best By / Use By
Dried seaweed is a non-perishable food. Non-perishable foods can be stored at room temperature and have a long shelf life. Our naturally sun-dried seaweed has a very long shelf life. Rather than being so quick to toss it in the trash, open the package and inspect the product inside. Regardless of the “Use By” date, that dried seaweed may still have a lot of flavor and nutrients for you!
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8 Benefits of Seaweed You Probably Don't Know

Posted by VitaminSea on 5/20/2021 to SEAWEED FOR HEALTH
8 Benefits of Seaweed You Probably Don't Know
Seaweed is full of health benefits that could change your life. It's full of vitamins and minerals to keep you healthy and allow your immune system to handle anything that comes your way. Seaweed can be added to all of your dishes and add a fresh and slightly salty taste to your meals. Add it to your soups, salads, sauces, and entrees today.
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Kombu ~ a.k.a. Dasima or Haidai

Posted by VitaminSea on 4/15/2021 to SEAWEED FOR HEALTH
Kombu ~ a.k.a. Dasima or Haidai
Our Wild North Atlantic hand-harvested Kombu (Saccharina Kelp) is a brown seaweed best known as sugared kelp. Kombu is also known as Dasima or Haidai. Kombu has a slightly sweeter taste and tender texture. This versatile sea vegetable is beautiful for soup stocks, marinades and seasonings; or used in biscuits, cakes, tarts, and cookies.
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Seaweed Snacks

Posted by VitaminSea on 3/18/2021 to SEAWEED FOR HEALTH
Seaweed Snacks
What's in YOUR snack cupboard? It could be some nutritious and delicious Whole Leaf Sea Vegetables! Maybe you're one of those people who need something like a chip to snack on but you're looking for a healthier option. Maybe you're one of those people looking for something different to add to your salad.
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Skin, Hair & Body Care

Posted by VitaminSea on 3/11/2021 to SEAWEED FOR HEALTH
Skin, Hair & Body Care
What is the one product that benefits your Skin, Hair AND Body? Sea Gel, of course ~ it's the "Aloe of the Sea"! The blend of Organic Maine seaweeds used in our Sea Gel release large amounts of polysaccharides which are valuable nutrients needed in our everyday life.
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Using Seaweed as an Agricultural Fertilizer

Posted by VitaminSea on 3/4/2021 to HOW TO USE SEAWEED
Using Seaweed as an Agricultural Fertilizer
The ocean is the most natural, nutrient-rich part of the earth. All nutrients on the planet eventually work their way back into the ocean, and seaweed acts like a sponge, absorbing the micro-nutrients. As a result, seaweed is considered one of the best fertilizers for plants. 
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