Seaweed has become increasingly popular over the past few years. It’s no longer a surprise to see someone snacking on seaweed or adding it to a salad, or even using it in their skincare routine. At this time of year, it can even be a great way to add in some extra nutrients into your warming winter soups and stews. So why is seaweed becoming more popular among the healthy eating community?
Firstly, seaweed is naturally rich in iodine, an essential mineral your body needs to make thyroid hormones. Thyroid hormones are important for vital bodily processes such as metabolism, which is why low thyroid hormone levels often lead to problems such as low energy, constipation and weight gain. There’s a lot of history to it as well. Research shows that seaweed has been consumed since prehistoric times, and it is believed that this natural source of iodine, which is critical for brain development, allowed for the evolution of the human brain.
So, we asked nutritionist and chartered psychologist, Dr Naomi Newman-Beinart PhD, to tell us a little bit more about the benefits of adding seaweed to your daily diet. This is what she had to say: Iodine is an essential nutrient that you must get from your diet. Seaweed is one of the richest natural sources of iodine, and as an added bonus, it also contains a range of other vitamins and minerals. However, although seaweed is readily available in the UK, it’s not a staple part of our daily diets as it is in many parts of Asia. In fact, studies have found that nearly 70% of school-aged girls in the UK are lacking iodine, so it’s not surprising that the UK has been rated seventh in the world’s top 10 most iodinedeficient nations by the World Health Organisation.
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