Maine Coast Sea Vegetable's Blog
Cows, Seaweed, and Climate Change
Although carbon dioxide is the most abundant and longest lasting of the so-called greenhouse gasses, methane is about 28 times more potent. In recognition of methane’s role in climate change, President Biden announced in 2021 that the US was launching a “Global Methane Pledge” alongside the European Union to slash methane emissions by 30%. As it turns out, feeding seaweed to cattle could help in this effort.
Seaweed Bath Hydrotherapy… Enjoy the Restorative Powers of Bladderwrack and Other Seaweeds in a Home Spa Experience!
What is hydrotherapy?
Hydrotherapy is a popular form of alternative medicine that uses water to relieve muscle soreness and the discomforts of arth...
Sustainable Seaweed Company Practices
We at Maine Coast Sea Vegetables understand that these gifts from the sea come with a responsibility to apply evolving sustainable practices in growing, harvesting, processing and distributing. Sustainability has been our intention since 1971, and not just because our business thrives only when wild seaweed beds thrive.
Seven Things to Know About Seaweed Nutrition Facts
Long-time customers with an eye for detail may notice that some of our sea vegetable nutritional information has changed, along with how it’s presented on the “Nutrition Facts” panel and on our website. In large part, this is because the FDA recently updated the Nutrition Facts panel required on most food packaging.
Seaweed Spirits: Biofuel and Booze
Seaweed’s abundance of carbohydrates makes it a promising candidate for producing plant-based bioethanol for energy. In theory, those same carbohydrates could be fermented to make an intoxicating spirit for human consumption.
7 Potential Benefits of Eating Sea Lettuce Seaweed (Ulva lactuca)
Sea lettuce is a sea vegetable that many people may be unfamiliar with. While kelp, nori, Irish moss, and dulse are popular sea vegetables and well known for being healthy, we believe sea lettuce is often underappreciated. Sea lettuce can be a great addition to your diet, with many potential health benefits!
Are Sea Vegetables and Seaweed the Same Thing?
It can be confusing when reading about foods like dulse, Irish moss, or kelp because sometimes they are referred to as seaweed and other times, they are described as sea vegetables. So, which one is correct? Are they sea vegetables or are they seaweeds? Here at Maine Coast Sea Vegetables, we are guilty of using the words interchangeably, possibly adding to the confusion.
Is Seaweed a Vegetable?
Many people don't know where seaweed belongs in the food categories, and wonder if seaweed is a vegetable.
The short answer is yes… maybe… probably.
Should I Eat Seaweed to Get Iodine?
People often become interested in seaweed after discovering the benefits of iodine for thyroid health, mental function, metabolism, energy levels, and protection against radiation poisoning. Adequate iodine intake optimizes all of these, and seaweed is known as one the best sources of dietary iodine there is.
Where's The Dulse!? An Explanation of Seaweed Shortages and Order Limits
Dulse (Palmaria palmata) has been prized by Maine Coast Sea Vegetable customers since we first offered it in the early 1980’s. Although some say dulse is an acquired taste, once acquired it’s with enthusiasm!
