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Next
we dove into the brilliant blue oceans that have given our planet the
nickname of “the big blue marble.” The first “pearl” of underwater
nutrition that we encountered was the sea vegetable called bladderwrack.
Now, bladderwrack has been a part of natural medicine for centuries,
with recorded use dating back to at least the 19th century. Sometimes
called “sea wrack,” bladderwrack was found to be particularly beneficial
in the treatment of thyroid disorders and obesity. Even back then,
physicians found that the high iodine content of this herb appeared to
stimulate thyroid function, which boosted metabolism. Nutritionally,
bladderwrack is rich in iodine, calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium,
sulfur, silicon and iron and high in some B-complex vitamins. In
addition to phosphorus, selenium, manganese, zinc and small amounts of
vitamins A, C, E and G, bladderwrack also contains the anti-sterility
vitamin S.
Swimming
on through the sparkling forests of sea vegetables, we found another
amazing sea vegetable called dulse. Found in the waters of the Pacific
and Atlantic oceans, an absolutely charming legend surrounds the
delicate dulse. In the coastal villages of Northern Ireland, it is often
said that throwing dulse into a body of water will bring peace to the
thrower. To this day, it is not uncommon to find sandwiches of bread and
nutrient-rich dulse leaves gracing the lunch tables of Ireland. When it
comes to nutrition, though, dulse is much more than folklore.
Possessing a mildly spicy flavor, dulse is extremely high in vitamins B6
and B12, as well as iron, potassium and fluoride. Unlike other sea
vegetables, it is relatively low in sodium. This delicious sea vegetable
also contains a large shopping list of other vitamins and nutrients,
including vitamins C, E, and A, magnesium, calcium, dietary fiber and
protein. Additionally, dulse is a natural source for Iodine, essential
for thyroid gland and thyroid hormone secretion.
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