Iodine is a mineral required by the body to sustain the normal functioning of the thyroid hormones, T4 (thyroxine) and T3 (triiodothyronine). Seafood, dairy products and eggs are all rich in iodine, so if you’re following a vegan diet, it might be wise to instead take a daily supplement containing ...
READ MORE +Edible seaweed is algae, a term used for a diverse group of aquatic plant life. Most edible seaweed is marine algae whereas most freshwater algae are toxic. If you're a lover of Japanese food you may be well acquainted with seaweed, if not you may have noticed packets of dried seaweed in your local ...
READ MORE +Kelp is probably most well-known for being a major component of sushi dishes internationally. A type of seaweed that grows in shallow waters in every corner of the world's seas, it has been used medicinally for hundreds of years as it has some very useful properties. As it's been gaining ...
READ MORE +Do strawberries just seem like that surprisingly common item that you walk past while doing your food shopping? There are actually so many health benefits and uses for this wonderful fruit if you stop and think about it. Read on to discover the Top 5 Health Benefits of Strawberries! 1. Helps ...
READ MORE +OK, so they might just look like bits of grass, however they are actually superfoods with a high nutritional value and have various benefits and uses. Curious to know why? Then read on to discover the Top 5 Health Benefits of Watercress! 1. Bone health: Watercress has a high calcium content ...
READ MORE +Himalayan Salt is a form of salt that is hand mined from ancient sea beds and is untainted by modern environmental toxins. It is believed to be the purest salt found on earth and comes in varying shades of pink, red and white, due to its rich, varied mineral and iron content. There are various ...
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