Kelp or seaweed is a green marine plant that is used in various culinary applications. Kelp is called a "miracle plant" because of its huge therapeutic properties, kelp is the best natural source of trace minerals. Sprinkling a little on your food (about a teaspoonful twice a day) will provide both salt and vital trace minerals. It is also a good source of protein and a rich source of iodine and iron, iodine is important for the proper functioning of thyroid and iron is important for blood cell function.

A variety of kelp known as California kelp is not as good product for nutritional purposes; however, it is useful as a fertilizer, to enrich soil.

Nutritive Value of Seaweeds : Per 100 gm.

• Vitamin A : 2 I.U.
• Niacin : 5.7 mg.
• Calcium : 1,093 mg.
• Iron : 100 mg.
• Phosphorus : 240 gm.
• Fat : 1.1 gm.
• Carbohydrates : 40.2 gm.
• Protein : 7.5 gm

Ocean minerals, such as iodine, selenium, etc., strengthen the immune system.

Health Benefits of Seaweeds :

• Kelps correct mineral deficiencies.
• A good protective food, valuable in overcoming poor digestion, preventing and overcoming goiter (because it is the richest source of iodine), and rebuilding and maintaining the proper function of all glands.
• Reported to aid in brain development.
• Offsets deficiencies of an inferior diet.
• Kelp helps prevent osteoporosis.
• Beneficial for those suffering from impotence, anemia and emaciation.
• Helps to detoxify the body.
• Helps to increase metabolism.
• May help in controlling obesity because it dissolves fatty wastes through the skin.
• Seaweed bath helps maintain hormone balance for a more youthful body.