Vitamins
Wow! High marks for this vitamin which strengthens organ function, immune systems, and vision.
What is vitamin A?
These three colors define major categories of seaweed worldwide.
What are green, red, and brown?
Seaweeds like Irish Moss are high in Carageenan, which can be added to everything from ice cream to pasta sauce for this result.
What is thickening/stabilizing?
Are you sick of people asking if you've got milk? Luckily seaweed is high in this important mineral for bone development.
What is calcium?
Fucoxanthin is helps people manage diabetes and cancer. Kelp use it for this purpose.
What is photosynthesis?
This vitamin is really special for its ability to control blood pressure, sugar, and coagulation.
What is vitamin K?
These are the 4 common parts of kelp anatomy.
What are: holdfast, stipe, bladder/pneumatocyst, and blade/frond
This seaweed is best for broth because it is hearty and rich in glutamic acids (which add a strong savory flavor).
What is kombu?
Breathe deep and rest easy! Kelp is rich in this mineral used for transporting oxygen in our blood.
What is iron?
Seaweeds are experts at protecting their proteins from misfolding in the rough tidal zone. These memory based illnesses may benefit from kelp medicine for the same reason.
This vitamin is an excellent example of something that can excellerate our cell function and skin health.
What is vitamin E?
This part of seaweed must be left alone for harvest to be considered sustainable.
What is the Sporophyll?
This thin seaweed is commonly processed into sheets used in sushi rolls and snack products.
What is Nori?
If you have thyroid problems, I feel bad for you son. I got 99 problems but - thanks to kelp - this mineral ain't one!
What is Iodine?
Perfect for beach day, Phlorotannins protect kelp from this type of two-letter radiation.
What is UV radiation?
Uh oh, I feel a cold coming on! Good thing I have kelp close by for a boost of this vitamin.
What is vitamin C?
Get ready for the gym! Kelp and other seaweeds are at least 40%...
What is protein?
What are bonito flakes?
Think think as hard as you can. This mineral is important for healing, brain health, taste, and smell!
What is Zinc?
Kelp uses fucoidan to protect against dehydration. I don't know if I'd replace my raisin bran, but it's an excellent source of...
What is dietary fiber?
Usually found only in animal products, this vitamin is important for brain, nervous system, heart health as well as DNA synthesis - and dozens of other bodily functions.
What is B12?
Whoops! We're not talking about wool. This kelp-based compound is antibacterial, stimulates collagen, and can be used to support wound healing in people. (Multiple Choice: Laminarin, Fucoidan, and Fucoxanthin)
What is Laminarin?
I want to make seaweed salad - but I only have dried seaweed. Luckily Wakame and other seaweeds can do this!
What is reconstitute?
The names of two other imporant minerals found in kelp (not yet mentioned).
This salt helps kelp find flexibility and protection. It's also being studied for its ability to remove microplastics, heavy metals, and other toxins from the human body.
What is sodium alginate?