by Craig Rose | Jul 21, 2021 | Ascophyllum nodosum, Benefits of seaweed, Cognitive Development, Healthy seaweed, Iodine, Iodine deficiency, iodine deficient, iodine supplement, new benefits of seaweed, Organic Seaweed, Plant based, Research, Research into seaweed, Seaweed, Seaweed & Co, Uncategorised
The latest report from the Iodine Global Network shines a light on the severity of Europe’s iodine crisis IGN – the Iodine Global Network – has released its Annual Report 2020, in which they assess the severity of iodine deficiency and the need for iodine solutions...
by Craig Rose | Jul 15, 2021 | Ascophyllum nodosum, Benefits of seaweed, Doctor Seaweed, Eat healthy with seaweed, EU health claims, Food Manufacture, Future food, Get healthy with seaweed, Harvesting Seaweed, Healthy eating, Healthy seaweed, Iodine, Iodine deficiency, Jamie Oliver, Organic Seaweed, PureSea, Research, Research into seaweed, Salt Replacement, Seaweed, Seaweed & Co, Seaweed & Co. Press, Uncategorised
With the launch today of the UK’s National Food Strategy, Dr Craig Rose (aka Doctor Seaweed) was featured on Sky News to comment on the role seaweed plays in answering the needs of this highly anticipated food strategy. The report, led by businessman Henry Dimbleby,...
by Michael Taylor | Jan 22, 2021 | Benefits of seaweed, EU health claims, Future food, Healthy eating, Iodine, Organic Seaweed, Plant based, PureSea, Research, Seaweed & Co, Vegan
The Waitrose Food and Drink Report highlights the biggest culinary trends of the moment, and our PureSea™ range ticks many boxes At the end of 2019, when companies were looking ahead to the biggest trends of the coming year, few of them would have predicted a global...
by Michael Taylor | Sep 18, 2020 | Benefits of seaweed, Doctor Seaweed, growth of children, Iodine deficiency, iodine supplement, Pregnancy, Research, Superfood, Vegan
Iodine Supplements Required for Women Post-Pregnancy Are iodine supplements required post-pregnancy? A study published in June looked to assess iodine status in pregnant and post-partum women. This was carried out in Norway. The study included 416 women. The iodine...
by Michael Taylor | Sep 15, 2020 | Benefits of seaweed, Iodine, Iodine deficiency, iodine supplement, Organic Seaweed, Research, Research into seaweed, Seaweed, Vegan
Environmentally Friendly Laundry Environmentally friendly laundry could be the future. This is thanks to seaweed’s ability to clean themselves. An enzyme called phosphodiesterase has been identified as the ability behind this. The enzyme has been demonstrated to break...
by Michael Taylor | Aug 12, 2020 | Benefits of seaweed, Child development, Cognitive Development, Eat healthy with seaweed, growth of children, Healthy eating, Iodine, Iodine deficiency, Pregnancy, Research, Vegan
Down to Earth with Zac Efron This blog has been inspired by a conversation I had with a friend recently. He had asked if I had watched the new series ‘Down to Earth with Zac Efron’ on Netflix (I had). The series is an 8-part documentary where actor Zac Efron journeys...
by Michael Taylor | Aug 10, 2020 | Eat healthy with seaweed, EU health claims, Iodine, Iodine deficiency, Kosher, Organic Seaweed, Pregnancy, Research, Seaweed and Pregnancy, Seaweed iodine, Vegan
Salt Iodisation? Salt iodisation is the process of adding iodine to salt. It is a common practice throughout Europe. The World Health Organisation (WHO) describes ionisation as “an effective strategy to increase iodine intake at the population level”. Although, they...
by Sophie Hoyle | Apr 18, 2019 | Benefits of seaweed, Cognitive Development, DNA Authenticated Seaweed, Doctor Seaweed, Get healthy with seaweed, Healthy eating, High quality ingredients, Iodine, Iodine deficiency, iodine deficient, iodine insufficient, iodine supplement, Kosher, Organic Seaweed, Research, scottish seaweed, Seaweed & Co, Seaweed for Beauty, Seaweed for weight loss, Seaweed health claims, Superfood Seaweed, Traceability, Uncategorised, Vegan, Weed & Wonderful
A good diet is one of the key pillars of a healthy lifestyle, but too many of us are deficient is key substances like iodine. Although it’s not talked about much, iodine is actually key to your overall health. You might be wondering well, what are the symptoms...
by Sophie Hoyle | Feb 22, 2019 | Healthy seaweed, Research, Research into seaweed, scottish seaweed, Sea Kelp, Seaweed, Seaweed & Co, Seaweed Farm, Seaweed Farming, Seaweed for animals, Seaweed Research, Uncategorised
Written by George Gardner American scientists at the University of California have found some preliminary evidence that points towards seaweed being a viable solution for the millions of tonnes of methane gas released by cattle per year. Excess carbon dioxide...
by Sophie Hoyle | Jan 4, 2019 | Ancient superfood, Benefits of seaweed, Child development, Cognitive Development, cook with seaweed, DNA Authentication, Doctor Seaweed, Eat healthy with seaweed, EU health claims, Get healthy with seaweed, health food trends, Healthy seaweed, Iodine, Iodine deficiency, Kosher, Organic Seaweed, Plant based, Research, scottish seaweed, Seaweed & Co, Seaweed and Pregnancy, Seaweed Benefits, Seaweed capsules, seaweed gut health, Seaweed health benefits, Seaweed in your diet, seaweed is a superfood, Seaweed Nutrition, Seaweed recipes, Seaweed superfood, Seaweed Sustainability, Seaweed traceability, Umami, Uncategorised, Vegan, vegan protein source, vegan seaweed, Vegetarian, ways to get healthy, Weed & Wonderful, Weight management
Now is the perfect time to introduce seaweed into your diet! Take me to the shop! Do you love the sound of this ancient superfood eaten by celebrities, dieticians and fitness guru’s but are struggling to take the plunge? If you’re wondering how you...
by Craig Rose | Oct 12, 2017 | Benefits of seaweed, Child development, Cognitive Development, EU health claims, growth of children, Healthy eating, Healthy seaweed, High quality ingredients, Iodine, Pregnancy, Research, Seaweed, Seaweed and Pregnancy, Seaweed Benefits
Vitamins and minerals are essential to a child’s growth for numerous reasons. If your child is a picky eater, they may not be getting essential nutrients through their food – adding seaweed to their diet could be an easy, and tasty solution. Here Doctor Seaweed® shows...
by Craig Rose | Sep 27, 2017 | Algae, Doctor Seaweed, Research, Research into seaweed, Seaweed, Seaweed & Co, Seaweed for the Environment, Seaweed Sustainability, Sustainable seaweed
SeaBOS A collaboration has been formed between Swedish researchers and some of the biggest fishing companies in the world. The aim of this collaboration is to connect scientists with businesses and encourages them to share their knowledge. It emphasises a...
by Craig Rose | Sep 13, 2017 | Benefits of seaweed, DNA Authenticated Seaweed, DNA Authentication, Doctor Seaweed, Harvesting Seaweed, Healthy seaweed, Iodine, Patent Pending Seaweed Ingredients, Research, Seaweed & Co, Seaweed Accreditation, Seaweed Research, Uncategorized
During 2013, the Horse Meat scandal led to consumers losing their confidence in meat products, and the honestly of the paper trail. Without analytical, independent authentication of what meat is what, then people and companies can lie; and they did. Therefore, DNA...
by Craig Rose | Aug 23, 2017 | Algae, BBC News, Benefits of algae, Benefits of seaweed, Doctor Seaweed, EU health claims, Harvesting Seaweed, History of Seaweed, Iodine, Patent Pending Seaweed Ingredients, Research, Research into seaweed, scottish seaweed, Seaweed & Co, Seaweed Cultivation, Seaweed Farm, Seaweed Farming, Seaweed Harvesting, Seaweed in the News, Seaweed Research, Seaweed Supply, The History of Seaweed
Seaweed Farming is the system of cultivating and harvesting of seaweed. This consists of controlling the life cycle of algae as much as you can. Oban is a resort town, located on Scotland’s West Coast. Up to 25,000 tourists a year visit. A trial began in April...
by Craig Rose | Aug 16, 2016 | Healthy seaweed, Research, Seaweed Benefits, Seaweed for weight loss, Seaweed Ingredients, Seaweed salt replacement, Seaweed superfood, Weight management
Dr Craig Rose will be speaking on seaweed for weight loss at Food Matters Live this November. The event covers many topics, and with a specific seminar on Obesity and Weight Management in diabetes. This includes Dr Rose, who will talk on “Seaweed: the...
by Craig Rose | Jul 20, 2016 | Future food, Healthy eating, Healthy seaweed, Interesting uses of seaweed, Research, Salt Replacement, Seaweed Benefits, Seaweed extracts, Seaweed Ingredients, Seaweed Nutrition, Seaweed Research, Seaweed superfood, Uncategorized, Weight management
Channel 4’s Superfoods programme was aired this week in the UK, and confirmed (what we’ve know all along!) that seaweed is a superfood!! Seaweed superfood is something that has been highlighted many times before. In this programme the seaweed superfood...
by Craig Rose | Jun 28, 2016 | Child development, Healthy eating, Healthy seaweed, Interesting uses of seaweed, Pregnancy, Research, Seaweed, Seaweed Benefits, Seaweed iodine, Seaweed Research, Seaweed safety, Uncategorized
Can you believe it – seaweed during pregnancy is apparently the number one craving!!! This may not be as odd as you think, especially when we explore the science and importance of seaweed nutrition during pregnancy and beyond. Buy Your Doctor Seaweed’s...
by Craig Rose | Mar 14, 2016 | Healthy eating, Healthy seaweed, Interesting uses of seaweed, Marlene Watson-Tara, Research, Seaweed, Seaweed Benefits, Seaweed Ingredients, Seaweed Nutrition, Uncategorized
For a delicious Middle-Eastern inspired dish, look no further than Marlene Watson-Tara’s new recipe for sweet potato falafels. Packed with chickpeas, sweet potato and a generous pinch of spices to make it really flavourful, this light and easy recipe is perfect for...
by Craig Rose | Oct 29, 2015 | Future food, Interesting uses of seaweed, Research, Seaweed Benefits, Seaweed Cultivation, Seaweed Research, Seaweed Sustainability, Uncategorized
There are increasingly concerning messages and signs of climate change, caused by global warming and greenhouse gas emissions. Of course, forecasts may seem quite frustrating: Earth’s average temperature is constantly increasing, sea level is raising while ice...
by Craig Rose | Oct 21, 2015 | Future food, Healthy eating, Interesting uses of seaweed, Research, Seaweed Benefits, Seaweed extracts, Seaweed Ingredients, Seaweed Research, Seaweed Sustainability, Sustainable seaweed, Uncategorized
Doctor Seaweed always want to try and educate with things you didn’t know about seaweed and algae. Did you know you can get plastic bottles made of seaweed! (And yes, you may want to try to eat it as well) ‘A fruit that was made by man’ – this is the way...
by Craig Rose | Sep 24, 2015 | Future food, Interesting uses of seaweed, Research, Seaweed Benefits, Seaweed Ingredients, Seaweed Research, Seaweed Sustainability
Innovate UK, the UK’s innovation agency, has featured Seaweed & Co. today on their blog to highlight our innovative work, and as part of Seaweed & Co.’s award to be an Innovation Showcase at VentureFest NorthEast. Read the blog here… Come and...
by Craig Rose | Sep 2, 2015 | Future food, Interesting uses of seaweed, Research, Seaweed Ingredients
Seaweed & Co. is delighted to have been selected as the first of the profiled companies for the Innovation Showcase finalists at Venturefest North East In the interview below, our very own Dr Craig Rose (aka Doctor Seaweed), Managing Director of Seaweed & Co. ...
by Craig Rose | Jul 5, 2015 | Interesting uses of seaweed, Research, Seaweed, Seaweed Benefits, Seaweed Research, Seaweed Supply, Seaweed Sustainability
Climate change is not a new topic to anyone any more, and it will have huge impacts on changing our society, economy and health. If we don’t pay attention to this problem now, the outcomes are set to be catastrophic. Doctor Seaweed shares the views of researchers who...
by Craig Rose | Jun 24, 2015 | Healthy eating, Healthy seaweed, Research, Salt Replacement, Seaweed Nutrition
What would you choose salty or … saltier? If you are likely to pick salty snacks this post might be of interest to you. It is a well-known that high blood pressure can lead to strokes and heart attacks. What is often worrying is that you can’t recognise hypertension...
by Craig Rose | Jun 5, 2015 | Child development, Cognitive Development, Healthy eating, Healthy seaweed, Iodine, Pregnancy, Research, Seaweed Accreditation, Seaweed Nutrition, Seaweed safety
Iodine insufficiency is a huge, and under-reported problem in the UK, and many parts of Europe. Seaweed can offer a solution to this, with multiple other benefits also. Pregnant women are not eating enough foods rich in iodine, which includes fish, milk, eggs...
