Seaweed draws an extraordinary wealth of mineral elements from the sea that surrounds it and can account for up to 36% of its dry mass. The mineral macronutrients include sodium, calcium, magnesium, potassium, chlorine, sulphur and phosphorus; the micronutrients include iodine, iron, zinc, copper, selenium, molybdenum, fluoride, manganese, boron, nickel and cobalt.

Seaweed & vegetables are usually sold in their dehydrated form and stored in an airtight container in a cool dark place, such as a kitchen cupboard, they will keep indefinitely. During the low temperature drying the moisture content should be reduced to 10% or less and the resulting product has a good nutritional profile. Store it airtight because seaweed might absorb moisture of the air subsequently loss in quality.

The Use of Seaweed & Algae as Nutritional Supplements in the Prevention of Chronic Disease. 

Ageing; age –defying foods.

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 aging process.

People who are born healthy can grow very old and still remain in good health. Most of them will, however, die long before their potential Biological Old Age is reached. Your lifestyle and dietary choices can make an enormous difference to your lifespan and to your quality of life in later years. A good diet will help to keep healthy. All it takes is a little work in the ‘here and now’ to keep you in a good shape for later. 

Toxins play an important part in ageing. A toxin is defined as any compound that has a detrimental effect on cell function, cellular growth, tissue regeneration or structure.  The more toxins you ingest, the faster you age. We all know that our Modern environment is toxic and the foods we eat, even the air we breathe and the water we drink. In addition, the modern system/lifestyle disconnect from the Earth with her natural cycles and rhythms and that is one of the main reasons that we have become unhealthy and not only humans but animals, the  ecosystem that nurtures and sustains us. . When the natural cycles and rhythms of our body are affected a tendency develops to become imbalanced. Seaweed offers a natural balance between minerals and corresponding vitamins, rich in natural fibre and other macro and micro nutrients  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. It improves the digestion and allows a better assimilation of sugars and fats. 

We can offer our customers several different varieties of dried seaweeds such as Kelp, Irish moss, Dulse, Rockweed, Sugar kelp, Seagreens, Sea lettuce, seaweed mixtures, wakame and  capsules. Seaweed products may be added to soups, omelet, terrine or used as side vegetable with rice, taboule or pasta. All species can be gently simmered in salted water or gently sauted with olive oil. With their attractive colors and special shapes, seaweed will enhance any salad or seafood presentation.