Recently, I have heard more and more, about how eating seaweed, has many nutritional/health benefits. Such as preventing cancer. I even heard, it can cure cancer. I decided to look into it for myself.
I have had seaweed before. It can be prepared in all different ways. One way I tried, that I wasn't so fond of, was in the form of a strip/sheet. So if you are thinking about giving this a whirl, I am just forewarning you, you might want to look up some recipes, rather than trying those strip things. It's an acquired taste. However, many times Sushi will be prepared with seaweed in it, and that is very good.
Overall, seaweed supports healthy cell production, and cells make up the tissues and organs in our body. It aids in things such as anti-aging, prevention of cancer, and thyroid health.
Seaweed is not the only plant that is beneficial to our bodies, there are other plant life in the ocean that are nutritious, and do wonders for our body also. Here are some examples:
Nori: packed with Vitamin C (contains twice as much as an orange), also contains beta-carotene, iodine and iron.
Arame: loaded with macro minerals such as magnesium, potassium, calcium, sodium, and iodine. All very important in cell production.
Kelp: High iodine content, aids in the glandular function of the thyroid and ultimately the metabolism. Also contains phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, and potassium. It is a great source for Vitamin A, B1, B2, C, D and E. Also amino acids. It tastes salty, yet has low sodium.
Wakame: Iron rich and has 10 times more calcium than a glass of milk.
Vegetables in general, are great for you! Many contain phytonutrients and/or antioxidants which prevent cancer cells from forming, or at least surviving. Vegetables aid in healthy cells production/function and counteract free radicals. So seaweed (and other sea plants), are no doubt healthy, in some of the same ways. As far as curing cancer, I am not so sure.
In our body, we have cells that act like "Pacman," they eat harmful cells. It is part of our immune system. The scientific/medical terminology for this is macrophage/phagocytes. They work to keep foreign materials, and harmful cells from making us sick. They also facilitate healing after injury.
Cancer cells are a little different. They attack tissue. Most Cancer cells mutate, due to carcinogens our bodies have been exposed to. While our body has these little "Pacman" cells going around eating bad cells, cancer cells may reproduce too fast for them to keep up. Cancer cells also typically mimic good cells and are not "marked" as bad cells, or the immune system is not strong, therefore there are not enough "Pacman" cells to keep up with the work cut out for them.
Eating vegetables (and fruits), such as seaweed, is most definitely beneficial to your health. Seaweed is commonly used in Asian cuisine, and there is quite a difference in the rate of cancer seen in people from that decent, than in Americans. Diets in Asian countries, as well as in the Mediterranean, are very healthy. Both of them have in common diets that are high in fiber, low in cholesterol, low in fat, and they prepare their meals with different types of fruits and vegetables.
Here is a recipe that I am going to be preparing in the near future!! Check it out:
http://earthmother-intheraw.blogspot.com/2008/11/nourished-by-sea.html?dsq=9507302#comment-9507302
I have had seaweed before. It can be prepared in all different ways. One way I tried, that I wasn't so fond of, was in the form of a strip/sheet. So if you are thinking about giving this a whirl, I am just forewarning you, you might want to look up some recipes, rather than trying those strip things. It's an acquired taste. However, many times Sushi will be prepared with seaweed in it, and that is very good.
Overall, seaweed supports healthy cell production, and cells make up the tissues and organs in our body. It aids in things such as anti-aging, prevention of cancer, and thyroid health.
Seaweed is not the only plant that is beneficial to our bodies, there are other plant life in the ocean that are nutritious, and do wonders for our body also. Here are some examples:
Nori: packed with Vitamin C (contains twice as much as an orange), also contains beta-carotene, iodine and iron.
Arame: loaded with macro minerals such as magnesium, potassium, calcium, sodium, and iodine. All very important in cell production.
Kelp: High iodine content, aids in the glandular function of the thyroid and ultimately the metabolism. Also contains phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, and potassium. It is a great source for Vitamin A, B1, B2, C, D and E. Also amino acids. It tastes salty, yet has low sodium.
Wakame: Iron rich and has 10 times more calcium than a glass of milk.
Vegetables in general, are great for you! Many contain phytonutrients and/or antioxidants which prevent cancer cells from forming, or at least surviving. Vegetables aid in healthy cells production/function and counteract free radicals. So seaweed (and other sea plants), are no doubt healthy, in some of the same ways. As far as curing cancer, I am not so sure.
In our body, we have cells that act like "Pacman," they eat harmful cells. It is part of our immune system. The scientific/medical terminology for this is macrophage/phagocytes. They work to keep foreign materials, and harmful cells from making us sick. They also facilitate healing after injury.
Cancer cells are a little different. They attack tissue. Most Cancer cells mutate, due to carcinogens our bodies have been exposed to. While our body has these little "Pacman" cells going around eating bad cells, cancer cells may reproduce too fast for them to keep up. Cancer cells also typically mimic good cells and are not "marked" as bad cells, or the immune system is not strong, therefore there are not enough "Pacman" cells to keep up with the work cut out for them.
Eating vegetables (and fruits), such as seaweed, is most definitely beneficial to your health. Seaweed is commonly used in Asian cuisine, and there is quite a difference in the rate of cancer seen in people from that decent, than in Americans. Diets in Asian countries, as well as in the Mediterranean, are very healthy. Both of them have in common diets that are high in fiber, low in cholesterol, low in fat, and they prepare their meals with different types of fruits and vegetables.
Here is a recipe that I am going to be preparing in the near future!! Check it out:
http://earthmother-intheraw.blogspot.com/2008/11/nourished-by-sea.html?dsq=9507302#comment-9507302
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