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Arame: A Nutritious Seaweed Bursting with Iodine, Calcium and Iron
Arame is a brown seaweed that is commonly harvested along the coasts of Japan and South Korea. As with kombu, dulse, and other sea vegetables, arame is used liberally in Japanese cuisine, and it is renowned for its versatility owing… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Nutrition
Studies Show That Dulse Is a Great Source of Nutrients and Antioxidants
Dulse is a spicy-flavored red seaweed that grows on the coasts of the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. Popular in East Asia, dulse has been harvested for thousands of years as a nutritious food source, an ingredient in skin care products,… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Nutrition
Kombu: A Brown Seaweed Rich in Essential Minerals
Kombu, also called dashima or haidai, is an edible brown seaweed that belongs to the Laminariaceae family. It is popular as a cooking ingredient in East Asia, especially among the Japanese, who use it to make dashi, a stock soup.… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Nutrition
The Health Benefits of Nori (the Seaweed That Wraps Sushi)
Nori is an edible red seaweed that is popular in East Asia, especially Japan. In the West, it is perhaps best known as the seaweed that wraps pieces of sushi, although it is also used as a garnish, for flavoring… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Nutrition
Sea Lettuce: A Nutritious Seaweed That Can Boost Longevity
Sea lettuce is an edible green seaweed that grows along the coastlines of the world’s oceans. It is eaten by a number of sea animals including sea slugs and manatees, although humans have also eaten it for centuries. Characterized by… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Nutrition
The Health Benefits of Aronia Berries (Chokeberries)
Aronia berries, also called chokeberries, are dark purple-colored fruits that are native to eastern North America. They grow on green-leaved deciduous shrubs that are commonly found in swamps and wet woods. Although aronia berries are not well-known, even in their… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Nutrition
Why Wheatgrass Should Be Your Daily Drink
It’s a Great Source of Chlorophyll Wheatgrass is a great source of chlorophyll, known for its blood building and cleansing qualities, as well as the ability to oxygenate and alkalize the blood – the features that are important in fighting… 0 Shares | | Posted in Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine, Videos
Top 7 Reasons You Should Be Taking Pine Pollen Powder (Hint: it can Boost Libido)
Many people enjoy pine trees for their woodsy scent and the scenic backdrop they often provide. Yet their yellow powder, which often settles on rooftops and windshields, sometimes puts pine trees in the “nuisance” category. But not so fast. That… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine, Videos, Weight Loss
