How do they compare? I don't like many land greens but I like sea vegetables. Could they replace the need for leafy land greens? Do you need to eat much less of the sea kind to get the same nutritional benefits of the land greens, and what would that ratio look like? Is there any danger of eating sea vegetables daily like sea lettuce and little dulse etc.?

You know, I've wondered about that myself. I've been told that eating too much seaweed can get your minerals all out of balance, but the person who told me that couldn't get specific. I suppose I should look around and see if I can get any support for that notion. I'll go searching....

Me too. Wish someone knew....

I know there is danger of too much iodine, but what are the upper limits for it? And is there any danger of pollution with sea veggies? I like Maine Coast.

<<And is there any danger of pollution with sea veggies? I like Maine Coast>>

i have the same question, except mine is : why wouldn't there be?

unless it was harvested from an artificial environment

what body of water ( ocean) is impermeable to another area of water (due to currents etc.)

Unfortunately.... only questions.... no answers.....

They are certified organic though - they test them.
[www.seaveg.com]

I think eating seaweeds in packages is different from eating it as is from the water. I've never seen or tasted any from the water that was palatable. but i could be wrong. seems the only attraction is the high sodium content. i'm sure it's not too bad though, you may taper it off over time anyway...

anyway the rda is 150 micrograms

compare that to this:

[seaveg.com]

i don't have the time right now for analysis

I don't see why fresh wouldn't taste good. It tastes good when they are rehydrated. Has anyone tried it from the sea?

So, stay away from Kelp then....

I'm sure the sodium in them is healthier then the straight sea salt. I wonder how much you can reduce the sodium by soaking them first and tossing the soak water. It's not the only attraction, they are full of minerals, detox heavy metals and radiation, and have unique flavors that are tasty. I could just eat a handful of sea salt if that's the only thing and taste I wanted....

nik Wrote:
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> I don't see why fresh wouldn't taste good. It
> tastes good when they are rehydrated. Has anyone
> tried it from the sea?
>

yes, it's always too tough, but may have been the variety.

> So, stay away from Kelp then....
>
> I'm sure the sodium in them is healthier then the
> straight sea salt. I wonder how much you can
> reduce the sodium by soaking them first and
> tossing the soak water.

not sure how much, but yes, i used to do that with dulse all the time.

> It's not the only
> attraction, they are full of minerals, detox heavy
> metals and radiation, and have unique flavors that
> are tasty. I could just eat a handful of sea salt
> if that's the only thing and taste I wanted....

right. good point. it does have a rich taste.
i'd be concerned about the pollutants though ...