Sea vegetables are an intricate part of my family's diet. Have you ever looked at the nutritional facts?...
Sea vegetables are an intricate part of my family’s diet. Have you ever looked at the nutritional facts? They will astound you! I consider them to be a super food that is completely underrated. There are literally hundreds of benefits to eating them. Let me introduce you to some of my favorites:
1.) Sea veggies are very low in calories. 1/3 cup of kelp has only 17 calories.
2.) Snacking on seaweed helps promote the conversion of body fat to energy. Who wouldn’t want that?!
3.) Eating seaweed regularly can help prevent cavities in small children.
4.) They greatly enhance the function of the immune system.
5.) They’re abundant in vitamins and minerals!
6.) Sea veggies can help accelerate wound healing.
7.) It’s a great food to eat if you want help “turning back the clock”.
8.) Seaweed is also known for its anti-inflammatory effect.
9.) Sea vegetables can help reduce the risk of breast cancer…
10.) and is commonly used to nourish the thyroid.
11.) Sea vegetables can help reduce food cravings…
12.) and even supports a healthy pregnancy!
13.) Sea veggies travel well. It is a great nutrient-dense snack to keep in your purse or carry-on bag for the entire family!
If you’ve never tried sea vegetables, what are you waiting for?
Resources: Prescription For Nutritional Healing by James F. Balch, M.D. and Phyllis A Balch, C.N.C.; The New Anti-Aging Revolution by Dr. Ronald Klatz and Dr. Robert Goldman; Encyclopedia of Nutritional Supplements by Michael T. Murray, N.D.; The Body Ecology Diet by Donna Gates with Linda Schatz; Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon with Mary G. Enig, Ph.D
Please note: This blog post is for entertainment purposes only and was not meant to treat or cure any disease.

Emily
February 4, 2011 at 8:34 pmThank you so much for this! I love seaweed with kale and tahini!!! Seaweed has so many amazing benefits that many people do not even know about so thank you for sharing this info with all of us! Thank you also for your delicious SEASNAX!