About Sea Vegetables

• • Sea vegetables, popularly known as seaweeds, are those vegetables that are found under the sea.

  • These vegetables which are found in marine salt waters, and also in fresh water lakes and seas, are said to be the most nutritious amongst the different types of vegetables.

  • Sea vegetables are very low in calories and the rich mineral content found in them is taken from the sea.

  • Along with proteins, fibres and calcium, seaweeds also possess the richness of vitamins, iron and essential fatty acids.

  • Though sea vegetables have only been introduced into the western world recently, they have been part of the Japanese and Chinese cuisines for many centuries.

  • As the sea vegetables are so rich in nutrients, they are not only good to keep you healthy, but they are also beneficial in preventing and curing certain ailments.

  • A person who consumes these vegetables is at a very low risk of having thyroid problems, because seaweeds contain high amounts of iodine.

  • It is also good for the health of women who are undergoing menopause.

  • Due to the presence of folic acid and magnesium in vegetables found in the sea, they help in preventing heart diseases as well as birth defects.

  • Asthmatic patients and those who experience frequent migraine attacks are believed to find relief by including sea vegetables in their daily diet.

  • Though not all sea vegetables are used as food, there are many which help in enhancing the taste of the dishes.

  • Most of the sea vegetables have Japanese names and are commonly used as seasonings in soups and salads.

List of Sea Vegetables

• • Agar

  • Aonori

  • Arame

  • Carola

  • Dabberlocks (winged kelp)

  • Dulse

  • Gim

  • Hijki

  • Irish Moss

  • Kelps

  • Kombu

  • Laver

  • Mozuku

  • Nori (laver)

  • Ogonori

  • Sea Grape

  • Seakale

  • Sea Lettuce

  • Sloke

  • Wakame