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The Danger of BPA: How To Avoid It & Detoxify It From Your Body
Bisphenol A (BPA) is a toxic chemical that is linked to a number of serious health risks including breast and prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction, reproductive problems, neurological issues, heart disease, diabetes as well as a number of other health problems.… 0 Shares | | Posted in Chemicals, Environment, Food, Food, Health, Health, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine, Personal Care, Water
Irish Moss: The Great Rejuvenating Seaweed
Irish moss, also called pearl moss or carrageen moss, is a red seaweed that grows along the coasts of Europe and North America. It is often purchased in bulk by food manufacturers for the purpose of making jellies, through it… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Nutrition
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
The Best Dietary Sources of Iodine
Iodine is an essential trace nutrient that is responsible for producing thyroid hormones. These hormones are responsible for regulating the metabolism, which affects the speed with which our bodies use energy, the regulation of body temperatures, cholesterol, and heart rates,… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Nutrition
Bladderwrack: The Ocean’s Greatest Source of Iodine
Bladderwrack, also called black tang, rockweed, red fucus, and various other names, is an edible brown seaweed that grows along the coasts of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans and the North and Baltic seas. Like many other seaweeds such as… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Nutrition
3 Supplements For A Plant Based Diet
Whether it’s for the health benefits, ethical reasons, or environmental concerns; it seems like everyday more and more people are moving towards a whole-food, plant-based diet. But not everyone is convinced. Many people are uncertain whether this way of eating… 0 Shares | | Posted in 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
