It's Time to Swap Health Supplements for Seaweed
When you’re trying to eat healthily, it’s hard balancing an ideal life with real life. The school run interferes with the park run and frothy coffee is more appealing than crispy kale. So it can be tempting to cut corners. But there’s one sacrifice you don’t have to make: health supplements.
If you’re taking vitamins or tablets, consider a daily dose of seaweed in your diet instead. The body absorbs nutrients more easily from food than pills and it takes just one teaspoon of seaweed in your meals each day to get a natural boost of vitamins and minerals. Plus it’s safe for all the family - and that includes the dog!
Mara mascot Hoolie is one healthy, happy seaweed-loving pup.
7 reasons to switch from supplements to seaweed
1. Keep colds at bay with Vitamin B12, which helps your immune system.
2. Stay strong: seaweed is packed with protein for healthy, growing muscles.
3. Smile! Seaweed contains calcium, great for healthy teeth (and bones).
4 Stop yawning: seaweed is loaded with iron, which helps move oxygen around your body.
5. Keep calm with potassium, which maintains normal blood pressure.
6. Stay alert: seaweed contains magnesium, which helps your nervous system function
7. Seaweed is high in your good friend iodine. Ladies, you should know why that’s important.
So forget pills - you only need ONE teaspoon of seaweed (1-2g) for ALL these health benefits!
***Always consult your doctor before ceasing medication or making major changes to your diet.***
At Mara Seaweed we’ve made it super easy to get these nutritional benefits into your diet. Use our shake-on seaweed seasonings to enhance the flavour of your food. No dietary restrictions. No weird smoothies. Just good eating and a sprinkle of sea magic.
So why not swap your dietary supplements for seaweed? Even the kids will love it. Try this seven day meal plan to discover just how simple it is to get a good feed with seaweed.
Day 1 - Breakfast
Sprinkle Shony over eggs, or for the vegans, try tofu scramble with kombu. Serve on toasted sourdough.
Day 2 - Lunch
Season tuna mayo mix with dulse and enjoy it in a raw rainbow salad. Serve with a side of oatcakes.
Day 3 - Dinner
Stir smoked dusle into your bolognese ragu instead of dried herbs. If you’re vegetarian, try it in ratatouille made with chunky Mediterranean veg.
Day 4 - Breakfast
Big day ahead? Shake dulse into porridge with dark berries for an oxidant-rich brekkie that’ll leave you fuller for longer.
Day 5 - Lunch
Enrich comforting cauliflower soup with toasted flaked almonds and a kick of umami from kombu. The little green flecks lift to its appearance too, making this meal even more moreish!
Day 6 - Dinner
Fill up on fresh fish, oven-baked with a side of sweet potato mashed with Shony.
Day 7 - Lunch or dinner
Top your macaroni cheese with smoked dulse for the ultimate savoury delight. This one is irresistible!
