Monthly Archives — August 2013
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Harnessing the power of the sun through seaweed
To truly harness the power of the sun efficiently and effectively, Schnepp argues that we must take inspiration from plant photosynthesis while improving upon this natural process – which she described as a rather inefficient one. READ MORE »
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Study shows potential seaweed benefits for diabetics
Extracts from brown seaweed could address diabetes by mitigating a process called postprandial hyperglycemia, or the uptick in blood glucose that takes place after a meal. READ MORE »
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Bustle touts seaweed as the next big thing in skincare
A few companies that began investigating seaweed for its potential as a renewable energy source have expanded into cosmetics after discovering compounds in this plant that may facilitate cell regeneration and protection. READ MORE »
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Study shows potential link between prenatal iodine deficiency and autism
Scientists have discovered a link between weakened thyroid function among pregnant women and the likelihood of having a child with autism. READ MORE »
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Seaweed in space: Astronauts snack on this sea vegetable in Mars simulation
Seaweed is one of the ingredients that mock-astronauts enjoyed in a simulation of life on Mars that recently concluded in Hawaii. READ MORE »
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Seaweed featured in specialty sausages
Adding a taste of the sea to the butcher’s trademark sausages is particularly ideal for this coastal community, as this plant as abundant along its shores. READ MORE »
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Seaweed takes center stage at Aquaculture Europe 2013
The conference focused on the many sectors within the growing seaweed industry, including fish food, biofuel, a thickening agent and, of course, as a nutritional food source for the global population. READ MORE »
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Trying the Paleo diet? Seaweed makes a great savory substitute
Seaweed is an excellent source of vitamins, minerals and trace elements, and can be particularly handy for people with dietary restrictions. READ MORE »
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Australian researchers to hold seaweed taste tests
Deakin University marine biologist Alecia Bellgrove has announced that taste tests will be held at the beginning of August to determine if the sea vegetables harvested from the nation’s shores will prove as appetizing in seaweed recipes as the varieties that are available abroad. READ MORE »
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Seagreens® seaweed biscuits win big at the U.K. Great Taste awards
This year, seaweed biscuits from Stag Bakery of Lewis in Scotland made headlines. READ MORE »