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There have been a few research projects conducted by Texas Tech in conjunction with Mississippi State University and Virginia Tech. One project shows cattle that grazed forage which had been treated with seaweed extract, or the animals fed directly with seaweed meal and extract, had obvious positive results on the animals immune systems, weight gains, carcass quality and the shelf-life of finished meats. The lead researchers included Viven G. Allen, Ph.D., Thorton distinguished professor of forages in the department of plant and soil science, and Kevin Pond, Ph.D., chairman of department of animal science and food technology.
The Fisheries and Aquaculture Department wrote that an experiment for 7 years with dairy cows (seven pairs of identical twins) showed an average increase in milk production of 6.8 percent that lead to 13 percent more income. A trial concerning two groups each of 900 ewes showed that those fed seaweed meal over a two-year period maintained their weight much better during winter feeding and also gave a larger wool production.
This along with other articles on seaweed only demonstrates what benefits there are in feeding seaweed to animals, spraying forage areas and crops with seaweed extract and eating seaweed by us humans. It is only now that we in the Western world are recognizing the nutritional value of seaweeds, with its flavour, variety, and the health giving benefits these can give. The sea contains all 92 minerals for nutrition and seaweed growing in the sea would have access to all these minerals.
Seaweed is the richest source of minerals in the vegetable kingdom, is an excellent source of magnesium, iron, sodium and calcium as well as a source of vitamins A, B1, C, E and K. Seaweed is classed as a wild food and fully organic. Seaweed contains a wide mix of concentrated protein and healthy carbohydrates, is a superb source of iodine, could balance the body’s pH with its alkaline forming effect, is low in fat and very low in calories as well as being high in glyconutrients.
It seems that seaweed isn’t just good for our bodies. Brown seaweed, commonly known as kelp, hit the news when it was reported that it could be farmed and used to produce biofuel. The main advantage to using seaweed is that it does not have need of arable land or water resources for farming it.
Seaweed is ever-increasing in popularity and most health shops now stock many different seaweed varieties. As with all foods, the ultimate importance is being confident that the quality is of a high standard. Many of our seas are polluted and the sea vegetables will soak up those toxins and contaminants. Be sure to source high-quality and organic seaweed products for the best health benefits.
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Posted in Organic · September 2nd, 2010 · Comments (0)
Switching to all natural and organic skin care will be a move that gives you plenty of payback further along the road, and you may be surprised to find out what some of those hidden advantages are, as they are not all common knowledge.
You may have heard a lot of positive things about what an organic and natural skincare formula can do for your skin, and the right all natural product can give you the skin you’ve always wanted. When buying any organic product one formula you most certainly will encounter is antioxidants which is in abundance in plants. You need these nutrients in order to reverse the damage done when free radicals rob chemical structures of their electrons. Brands such as Murad and Dermalogica supply products which will help with this.
Be careful though not every company that sells organic products should be trusted. It may be a good idea to investigate the company to be sure that active ingredients have at least a 50% concentration level. If you follow this guide you know that you are purchasing a product with good amount to make it worth while.
However, there are several natural ingredients you can look out for in an all natural and organic skin care range, which will assure you the product is made of untreated, unprocessed elements. So look for any of these: Shea butter, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, egg whites, almond, oatmeal, jojoba, aloe vera, emu oil, green tea, honey, milk, apricot, tea tree oil, avocado, grape seed oil, and chamomile.
I would recommend before you jump in and buy a new product that do some research to ensure you know you’re buying the right thing. Find a company with a good reputation from consumers and you are more likely to get great results. Organic products really can make you feel healthier and make your skin look younger, so now you know how to buy these products go start doing so.
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Posted in Organic · June 6th, 2010 · Comments (0)