Seaweeds are highly nutritious healthy foods known for their high content of minerals and vitamins. They are an excellent way to obtain the daily supply of various nutrients and help eliminate purines from animal products, strengthen the skeletal system, and properly regulate blood circulation.
Another benefit is that they are ideal for weight‑loss diets. Their high iodine content helps regulate the thyroid gland, which is responsible for burning carbohydrates. Seaweeds also provide mucilage, a type of fiber that supports the proper functioning of the large intestine, promoting healthy daily elimination of waste.
Traditionally, the consumption of seaweeds has been associated exclusively with the East, but this is not the case. In ancient Rome and Greece, among Native Americans, in the British Isles, in South Africa, China, and Hawaii, seaweeds were highly valued. This is because tradition regarded the sea as the Mother of life, and therefore everything that came from it was greatly appreciated.
Seaweeds are the oldest plants—similar to land plants, and their color depends on the depth at which they grow and the light they receive. They show a diversity almost as great as terrestrial plants, and the visible ones are only a fraction of the infinite range that exists. However, not all seaweeds are suitable for culinary use.
At Mimasa, we offer a wide variety of seaweeds, both European seaweed and Japanese seaweed , so you can choose the ones you prefer. Discover the incredible benefits of Japanese seaweeds:
And european seaweeds:
Kombu Bio 50g, among others.
Why not incorporate seaweeds into your eating habits?
Seaweeds are foods with multiple health‑promoting properties. They are among nature’s richest sources of calcium, iodine, and phosphorus. They also contain significant amounts of enzymes, magnesium, sulfur, chlorine, and manganese. Likewise, European Wakame Bio seaweed and Japanese Kombu seaweed are especially rich in B vitamins, which have positive effects on the nervous system and are beneficial in predominantly vegetarian diets.
Several trace elements are also present in seaweeds. Among them, zinc stands out, as it is necessary for the proper secretion and assimilation of insulin; iron and cobalt, which help prevent anemia; and silicon and calcium, which contribute to strengthening bones, nails, skin, and hair.
Mimasa’s healthy foods are high‑quality organic products, sourced from their place of origin and crafted traditionally and artisanally, without the use of chemical or industrial processes in their production.
On our website, you’ll find an extensive variety of healthy foods so you can choose the ones you’d like to incorporate into your diet, such as Soy, Umeboshi, Plant-based Proteins, Cereals, Roots and other plants… and much more!
Enjoy the richness of these foods!
