What are Sea Vegetables?

• Sea vegetables, popularly known as seaweeds, are those vegetables that are found under the sea. 
• These vegetables which are found in marine salt waters, and also in fresh water lakes and seas, are said to be the most nutritious amongst the different types of vegetables. 
• Sea vegetables are very low in calories and the rich mineral content found in them is taken from the sea. 
• Along with proteins, fibres and calcium, seaweeds also possess the richness of vitamins, iron and essential fatty acids.
• Though sea vegetables have only been introduced into the western world  recently, they have been part of the Japanese and Chinese cuisines for many centuries. 
• As the sea vegetables are so rich in nutrients, they are not only good to keep you healthy, but they are also beneficial in preventing and curing certain ailments. 
• A person who consumes these vegetables is at a very low risk of having thyroid problems, because seaweeds contain high amounts of iodine. 
• It is also good for the health of women who are undergoing menopause. 
• Due to the presence of folic acid and magnesium in vegetables found in the sea, they help in preventing heart diseases as well as birth defects. 
• Asthmatic patients and those who experience frequent migraine attacks are believed to find relief by including sea vegetables in their daily diet.
• Though not all sea vegetables are used as food, there are many which help in enhancing the taste of the dishes. 
• Most of the sea vegetables have Japanese names and are commonly used as seasonings in soups and salads.

List of Sea Vegetables

• Agar
• Aonori
• Arame
• Carola
• Dabberlocks (winged kelp)
• Dulse
• Gim
• Hijki
• Irish Moss
• Kelps
• Kombu
• Laver
• Mozuku
• Nori (laver)
• Ogonori
• Sea Grape
• Seakale
• Sea Lettuce
• Sloke
• Wakame