HEALTH BENEFITS OF SEA VEGETABLES
HEALTH BENEFITS OF SEA VEGETABLES: Find out what sea vegetables
have that land vegetables do not. How easy are sea vegetables to
get and what can they do for you?
For decades nutritionists have touted the health benefits of sea
vegetables with good reason, as the benefits of more than a few
of these plants have proven to be absolutely profound. Low in
calories and abundant in vitamins and minerals not to be found
in land derived foods, sea vegetables stand in a class all their
own. For centuries, sea vegetables have been a part of the human
diet, particularly for those living in coastal regions. Given
that the marine waters where sea vegetables grow is remarkably
similar to the constitution of human blood, the health benefits
go without saying.
In China, sea vegetables as a food and health source have been
traced and recorded as far back as 800BC. Modern cultures with
easy access consume seaweed fresh, dried or use it as a
seasoning, side dish, or condiment.
A recent study conducted by the University of California
revealed that the addition of sea vegetables to the diet may
help reduce the risk of breast cancer. Sea vegetables have the
potential to boost immune system function and have been proven
to do so in multiple laboratory studies conducted across the
globe. Sea vegetables have been credited with increasing energy,
improving general well being and accelerating wound healing
while maximizing the body's metabolism and anti-aging defenses.
Sea vegetables are noted for their anti-inflammatory effects and
may help in the treatment of certain skin conditions.
In addition to some all important minerals such as iron and
iodine, sea vegetables are rich in trace elements which can have
a profound effect on human health and well being. Zinc, boron,
tin, selenium, chromium, antimony and bismuth, are just a few of
the essential trace minerals so badly missing in our modern
diets but readily available from the sea. In addition, sea
vegetables contain an unusual amount of full spectrum vitamins,
including E, A, C and B12. Also, we are happy to find that sea
vegetables are rich in certain enzymes and almost the full range
of essential amino acids.
Sea vegetables grow in predominantly rocky areas or on coral
reefs. Sea vegetable growth can be found up to the highest reach
of the tide on cliffs or up estuaries. Sea vegetables can grow 4
feet below the water or as deep as 200 feet. Existing as very
simple organisms with a powerful punch, sea vegetables form the
basis for a world wide business that brings in over six billion
dollars annually. Given the potent powers of this simple yet
complex marine life, it is easy to understand why.