(Natural News) A substance derived from edible marine algae could be the solution to all the Wuhan coronavirus (Covid-19) hysteria. Israel researchers say that ulvan, the major water-soluble polysaccharide extracted from the cell wall of green seaweed, could be the ticket to stopping coronaviruses (including influenza and the common cold) from infecting human cells. Prof. […]

(Natural News) Foods like mushrooms, seaweed and sugar from leaves may be the best way to create a sustainable diet in extreme SHFT situations, such as during a nuclear winter. This is according to David Denkenberger, a mechanical engineer at the University of Alaska who runs the non-profit Alliance to Feed the Earth in Disasters (ALLFED), which researches ways to […]

(Natural News) Cultivating different species of seaweed in less than one percent of Gulf of Mexico waters could help the United States achieve pollution reduction goals, according to a study by researchers from the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB). The Gulf of Mexico is infamous for its “dead zones.” These are oceanic zones with too little oxygen in […]

(Natural News) If you know where to look, you can harvest wild edibles that are nutritious and delicious herbs like dandelion or wild berries. Read on for useful tips on how to forage for wild edibles in your backyard, state forests, the sea, or the desert when SHTF. (h/t to AskAPrepper.com) Useful foraging tips for newbies […]

(Natural News) Seaweed is known for being the best dietary source of iodine and for providing many other health benefits. But according to researchers at Unilever, seaweed can also be used to develop self-cleaning surfaces. After more than a decade of studying the chemical components of seaweed, Unilever announced on Jan. 5 that it has developed a new technology that […]

(Natural News) You may not be familiar with the different kinds of seaweed, but you may have already eaten some in soups or sushi. And while seaweed isn’t a staple in Western cuisine, this savory superfood is a must-have in your survival stockpile. (h/t to SurvivalSullivan.com) All edible marine seaweed belongs to one of three groups […]

(Natural News) Many of you would be familiar with the seaweed wrapped around your sushi or the one in your warm bowl of ramen noodles. However, despite its recent status as a trendy superfood, these nutrient-dense underwater plants have been a prominent part of Asian diets for centuries, especially in China, Korea and Japan. Seaweed, also known […]

(Natural News) Edible seaweed, also known as sea vegetables, are often associated with Asian cuisine. These marine algae have been used since ancient times as traditional food and medicine. Besides being low in calories, seaweed are also a rich source of essential nutrients. Wakame (Undaria pinnatifida), a common variety of seaweed and considered one of the […]

(Natural News) In this study, researchers from The Catholic University of Korea investigated the effects of fucoidan on lipid accumulation, lipolysis and glucose uptake in 3T3-L1 cells. Their findings were published in the journal Nutrition Research. Fucoidan is a sulfated polysaccharide found in brown seaweed. It has been shown to reduce blood glucose levels and improve insulin […]

(Natural News) Seaweed, or sea vegetables, are an extremely versatile and popular superfood. They’re used to wrap sushi rolls, are used as a main ingredient in many soups and stews and are a common ingredient in many dietary supplements. Many around the world love to eat them because of their taste, their versatility and because of the […]