What are dried sea cucumbers?
• Sea cucumbers are echinoderms and are harvested from all around the world.
• Commercial dried sea cucumber is produced from fresh sea cucumber, after washing, their internal organs are removed, followed by boiling down, and drying process to preserve it.
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I don’t like using the term superfood, though it could certainly be applied to Spirulina (and is sometimes used for coconut oil). Surprisingly, you may know this amazing compound by its common name…
Pond scum:
This nutrient rich substance is actually a cyanobacteria and it boasts its fair share of health promoting properties. It is rich in Chlorophyll, and like plants, gets its energy from the sun. It does have many benefits, (though contrary to some health claims, I’ve seen no evidence that it cures cancer or HIV).
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Kacie Loparto harvests seaweed along Maine's coast and sells it at farmers' markets and on her website. She especially loves wakame (Alaria) mixed with miso, ginger and cucumber. Here is her favorite recipe. Continue Reading
Sea cucumbers belong to the group of animals called echinoderms. Their closest relatives are starfish and sea urchins. There are over 1250 species of sea cucumbers that can be found in oceans throughout the world. Sea cucumbers usually live on the sea floor. Only few species live near the surface of the water. These animals are used as delicacy and as a part of folk medicine in Asia. Despite increased exploitation of sea cucumbers, they are still numerous in the wild. Sea cucumbers are not on the list of endangered species. We will look into some Interesting Sea cucumber Facts as the following. Continue Reading
There are few things more frustrating than learning that a food that seems healthy actually isn't. (Soul-crushing spoiler alert: Your lattes and green juices fall under this category.) And yet, this seems to happen more often than not with our favorite tasty treats—we nosh away, thinking, FINALLY! Something munchy and guilt free that doesn't taste like lawn, only to learn later that yes, it really was too good to be true. It's for this reason that we were a bit wary to investigate the actual nutritional profile of seaweed snacks, our favorite afternoon fix of late. Continue Reading
Introduction: The traditional uses of seaweed as food and, to a lesser degree, as animal feed and fertilizer remain important, but the industrial products of great economic importance are phycocolloids agar, carrageenan, furcellaran and algin. Continue Reading
Biological Description: Immature specimens have flat, symmetrical, fern-like blades with notched tips. As the alga grows, it becomes loosely branched in a zigzag pattern, develops small air bladders and may reach the length of more than 20 feet. Very thick, nearly impenetrable forests may form. Continue Reading
Hijiki or Sargassum fusiforme is a brown seaweed with several stipes arising from common holdfast area. These form the main axes of the plant from which short branches of variable sizes grow in whorls. The yellow-brown color of the alga turns to nearly black when dried. Here we will provide you nutrition facts and other helpful information about this seaweed. Continue Reading
Sea Cucumbers ("beche de mer" in French) with its gelatinous texture is a delicacy in Chinese cuisines. The Sea Cucumber is flavorless, however it has the ability to soak up the flavors of foods and seasonings it is cooked in. What… do you expect me to try this dish, Sea Cucumbers… which would be the reaction from many people (other than Asians) when seeing this sea creature. However, if you have an open mind in trying different foods, then give this recipe a go. Continue Reading
Spirulina is an all-natural blue-green microalgae that gets its name from the spiraling shape it takes as it grows. It also happens to be one of the most nutrient-dense foods in the world, and one of the most complete sources of protein on the planet. Because of its incredible health maximizing benefits, it is a popular supplement for those looking to achieve optimum health. But, many who have never tried this remarkable nutrient source may wonder whether or not there are any spirulina side effects to worry about. Is it safe for consumption? Is there anybody who should not be taking this supplement?
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Kelp Supports A Healthy Metabolism
Kelp is a form of seaweed found in shallow ocean waters and forms thick colonies that could almost be described as an “underwater forest.” If you’ve ever gone for a morning run on the beach, you may have seen it washed ashore, often attracting flies. For most people, this scene is enough to discourage the idea of eating seaweed. However, kelp is a natural super food loaded with trace minerals, amino acids, vitamins and minerals. Most notably, kelp is a rich, natural source of iodine which can provide adequate levels to stimulate a sluggish thyroid and encourage a healthy metabolism which helps in weight loss. Continue Reading
So I wanted to talk today about our thyroids. A healthy thyroid is important to our health, as our thyroid controls many of our bodily functions, including maintaining our energy levels, sleep, and balancing our metabolism. One question is what food is good for thyroid and is Dulse good for it? Continue Reading
Irish moss is not actually a "moss" but a type of seaweed that has been used for centuries in Ireland (hence the name) as a healing sea vegetable used in soup broths to fortify and strengthen malnourished individuals. We have seen a lot of Benefits of Irish Moss. Continue Reading
The 3 Common Methods of Reproduction Found in Algae are mentioned below:
There are three common methods of reproduction found in algae – (i) vegetative, (ii) asexual, and (iii) sexual. In addition to these methods, several perennating bodies also develop which face the adverse conditions. Continue Reading
The classification of algae into taxonomic groups is based upon the same rules that are used for the classification of land plants, but the organization of groups of algae above the order level has changed substantially since 1960. Early morphological research using electron microscopes demonstrated differences in features, such as the flagellar apparatus, cell division process, and organelle structure and functio, that have been important in the classification of algae. Continue Reading
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