Sea vegetables are high in natural sodium, but when balanced with potassium, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron and many other critical trace minerals present in these nutrient rich foods, sea veggies provide an optimal nutrient profile for promoting vibrant health. Many sea vegetables are also an excellent source of iodine and vitamin K.
Sea vegetables are prized not just in Asian cuisine, but also by medical researchers due to the discovery of their high fucoidan content. Fucoidans are unique, starch-like (polysaccharide) molecules which can promote healthy responses to inflammation.
Sea vegetables contain both iron and vitamin C. This important combination allows for improved absorption of iron in the body, as Vitamin C improves the bioavailability of iron from plants. In fact, Mediterranean cultures have a healthy habit of using freshly squeezed lemon juice and olive oil over dark green leafy vegetables, which enhances flavor as well as iron absorption.
The most common sea vegetables are Nori, Hijiki, Kombu, Wakame, and Arame.
Nori: You’ve probably eaten nori before as it is most commonly used to make sushi rolls. Nori is high in iodine and vitamin C. It also contains protein and B12, a much needed vitamin for those who have issues with nutrient absorption, or who consume little to no animal products.
Hijiki: Black and stringy with a strong flavor. Hijiki is especially high in calcium.
Kombu: A type of kelp rich in fucoidans, which help reduce inflammation, promote healthy blood flow and offer cardiovascular benefits. Just a quarter cup of kelp provides over 250% your daily value of iodine and over 30% of your daily requirement for vitamin K. It is also rich in folate and magnesium.
Wakame: Often used in Japanese miso soup. It provides good amounts of calcium, magnesium, fiber, and potassium.
Arame: Sweeter and milder in taste than many others. It’s a good source of potassium, which promotes healthy heart and muscle function.
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Sources:
http://www.oprah.com/food/Different-Types-of-Seaweed-Nutritional-Benefits-of-Seaweed
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/guides/seaveggies.php
http://whfoods.org/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=135#nutritionalprofile