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Sea vegetables are superfoods that contain 92 trace minerals, vitamins, chlorophyll, copious amounts of iodine essential for the thyroid, and even essential fatty acids, and these aid in the benefits of sea moss gel.
We should all have seaweed as a part of our diet. Research shows that seaweed may be beneficial for weight loss, certain cancers, thyroid conditions, arthritis, the heart, and kidneys, and boost the immune system.
What is seaweed?
Chondrus crispus, sometimes known as sea moss, is a form of algae or seaweed. It grows largely between North America and Europe in the waters along the rocky Atlantic shores.
It’s an edible sea plant that looks like kelp or dulse and is related to other seaweeds, algae, and other recognized leafy sea veggies. Sea moss comes in a variety of colors, including greens, yellows, purples, reds, browns, and blacks. The most frequent types that grow in warmer waters are red and are commonly referred to as Irish moss.
With all these benefits, I encourage you to continue reading and absolutely try the recipe at home.
Health Benefits of Sea Moss
1. Carrageenan
Sea moss is harvested largely for its carrageenan, which is a natural food thickening and gelling agent in processed foods. This is used instead of other gels like gelatin from pork, beef, and fish. The carrageenan can be sued in vegan or kosher foods.
2. Helps Overall Health
Sea moss is also sold as part of supplements that include turmeric, bladderwrack, and burdock root, with the claim that this combination improves overall health, including immunity, thyroid, digestive, and joint health.
3. Aids in Weight Loss
Seaweed, not sea moss specifically, has been shown in animal and test-tube tests to help with weight loss, heart health, blood sugar management, thyroid, gastrointestinal, and immune health. Scientists must investigate the impacts of sea moss on humans. You can try this smoothie recipe for weight loss. Weight Loss Smoothie
Benefits of Sea Moss Gel
- Builds a strong immune system and a strong immune system is linked to a healthy stomach. Sea moss is also rich in iron and antioxidants, both of which support a healthy immune system.
- There are both beneficial and dangerous bacteria in your digestive system. Balancing out those bacteria is a crucial part of your wellness because gut health is linked to overall health. Sea moss and other types of algae are excellent sources of living bacteria and fiber.
- One of the components of a healthy thyroid is iodine, but since your body cannot produce iodine on its own, you must obtain it through nutrition
- Seaweed is a superfood. It contains more fiber than most vegetables, which is advantageous because fiber provides a variety of health benefits for the body. It can help you manage your blood sugar better, lower your cholesterol, and minimize your chance of developing long-term conditions like diabetes and heart disease.
- Additionally, seaweed has calcium which aids in protecting against brittle bones, which helps to protect against osteoporosis.
- It also acts as a protection against cancer due to the calcium, iodine, and sodium alginate found in seaweed.
How Is Sea Moss used?
You should begin your day with the sea moss gel. You can add:
- In smoothies
- In cooked breakfast cereal, soups, stews
- On the skin as a mask, and to help with itchy skin
- In the hair for moisturizer to aid in getting rid of dandruff
How Long Will it last?
Sea moss gel can be refrigerated for up to three weeks in an airtight container and frozen for about 3 months. Make sure that you use a clean utensil when scooping the gel out. Leaving food particles in it from scooping can cause the gel to spoil quickly.
Benefits of Sea Moss Gel
You can take sea moss as a supplement or powder or produce a gel at home with raw sea moss. This gel can be consumed alone or mixed into similar smoothies recipes like this Irish Moss Smoothie.
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- 1 cup Dried Raw Irish Sea Moss
- 1-2 cups Spring Water or Bottled Water (plus more for cleaning and soaking the sea moss.)
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Place the dried sea moss in a large bowl, cover it with water, and clean and rub or massage as the water is filling the bowl. Ensure that you are rinsing away any debris and dirt found on the seaweed. You should do this twice to make sure you got all the dirt off.
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Using room temperature filtered water or spring water cover the sea moss in a large bowl filled with water. Make sure all the parts of the sea moss are covered. Allow the sea moss to soak for 12-24 hours. (At room temperature) It is important that you use room temperature water. Warm or hot water will cause the seaweed to gel too quickly before rehydrating.
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Place the sea moss in the blender along with the water. Start with 1 cup of water and add more if needed.
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Blend for about 1-3 minutes or until smooth. Pour into airtight containers, balls jars of plastic containers, and refrigerate. The sea moss will thicken after a few hours in the refrigerator.
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Transfer the Sea Moss into an airtight mason jar. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
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Add a tablespoon daily to your smoothies, soups, stews, puddings, etc.
Can Local Seaweed be used?
Local sea moss can be caught and used as with those brought in from overseas. The seaweed can be harvested, cleaned, and used to make the gel, which is this super-food that has taken the world by storm. Sea Moss has 92 trace minerals in it and they say the body is comprised of 102 minerals. Local vendors are available to purchase the seaweed. Make sure you purchase from reputable suppliers.
Bottom line
Chondrus crispus, sometimes known as sea moss, is a spiny sea vegetable related to seaweeds and sea algae.
It is harvested for its carrageenan content. It’s also used in commercial goods as a natural thickening agent, as well as in consumer health supplements. It can also be used to form a gel at home or added to dishes and beverages with ease.
Sea moss contains a number of vitamins and minerals, as well as antioxidants, which may help to improve general health. However, its nutritional makeup varies, and taking excessive amounts of it may result in high iodine or heavy metal intake.
Overall, scientists need to do more research on the health effects of sea moss in humans to determine its efficacy in consumer health products. Still, some of the benefits appear promising based on seaweed and sea algae studies.
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