Whether you have concerns about memory loss or are simply planning for the future, certain minerals, vitamins and fatty acids have been said to slow or prevent these conditions. Considering more severe conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, although there is currently no cure for this,a large amount of research has been done on the role of nutrition in lessening its impact. As we age, our appetite can decrease, which usually means we consume lower amounts of the critical nutrients needed for health and wellbeing. As well as this, our ability to absorb nutrients also becomes impaired, leading to nutrient deficiencies. Eating a healthy balanced diet can help to counteract these deficiencies. Seaweed contains nutrients which can benefit: Mental performance Iron, zinc and iodine contribute...
Although it may seem like a new phenomenon, Umami is a taste that has been enjoyed in East Asia for more than a hundred years. Seaweeds are a rich source of umami and have the power to enhance the flavour of any dish.
Fucoidans are being hailed as the next superfood and with good reason! Boasting anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory and immune-enhancing properties we predict that fucoidans are here to stay.
Did you know that iodine is an important part of a healthy pregnancy? A recent post by the World Health Organisation about iodine intakes while pregnant spurred us to write a blog post. Here we will outline five important questions, and their answers, regarding iodine intake during pregnancy.