The term nutrition is typically equated with eating specific foods, but it also means how foods that are consumed affect the overall health and wellness of the body. In the latter sense, Jamaica sea moss is truly nutrition from the sea. It contains 92 of the 102 minerals the body needs for healthy functioning, along […]
By itself, sea moss doesn’t have much flavor, but it can have a slight seaweed taste, which is why it’s typically used in smoothies, juices and similar foods after it’s been transitioned into a gel form. It’s also a natural biological thickening agent that many cooks use in stews, soups, homemade ice cream, and even […]
There’s a myriad of ways to use Jamaican sea moss and people are expanding its usage every day through their creativeness. It can be purchased dry and reconstituted to be added to foods, but the most common way is to transform it into a gel before use. For those that don’t want to take the […]
For those unfamiliar with sea moss, the differences and terms can be confusing. Bladderwrack is sea moss after it’s been dried and packaged for use. It’s been described by many as having a leathery feel. Bladderwrack can be consumed whole, but most individuals prefer to utilize it as a tea by adding a teaspoon of […]
There are approximately 2 million people around the globe that live with an iodine deficiency and they don’t even know it, since only about 50 million individuals demonstrate clinical symptoms. Despite efforts to widely distribute iodized salt, it’s a continuing problem around the world even in developed countries. Iodine is an essential trace mineral that’s […]
There are a lot of foods that boost the immune system that you can eat on a daily basis. Some are more beneficial than others, though, because each one addresses one of the three primary functions of our body: digestion, circulation and elimination. For example, some foods that boost your immunity include turmeric, ginger, green […]
Iodine is a nutrient that most people don’t even think about. It’s added to “iodized” salt, is present in a variety of seafood, and can be obtained by adding sea moss, and certain foods to the diet. Men and women ages 19 and over typically need 150 micrograms of iodine per day. Women need more […]
Jamaicans have long used sea moss as an aphrodisiac and to enhance fertility. Science is only now exploring and learning about the benefits of sea moss, but extensive research into fertility issues of both men and women have demonstrated that some vitamins, minerals and trace elements are absolutely essential for improving fertility. Many of those […]
