Sea plants come from many rocky coastal areas worldwide. The intensity of light on the ocean depths affects color spectrums and the ability of sea plants to undergo photosynthesis. They have varying forms of growth—the thallus (or body) consists of flat or leaf-like structures known as blades that originate from elongated stem-like structures, the stipes. A root-like structure, the holdfast, anchors the kelp to the substrate of the ocean.
Curcuma Aromatica (Amada)
Curcuma Amada (known as wild turmeric) is widely grown ranging from Tamil Nada in the south of India and up the east coast to West Bengal to Bangladesh and into Burma. It is also grown in southeast India from Kerala to Gujarat. In the north, it is found in Utter Pradesh and in the Himalayan foothills. Throughout Southeast Asia, there are many varieties and colors of turmeric. Wild turmeric can grow in close proximity to cultivated turmeric.
Let’s Get Back to Iodine
Iodine is said to be the most misunderstood of the essential trace elements that our bodies need. However, it is essential to life itself as all cells require iodine. Controversy about it some years ago has caused unwarranted fear regarding its medical and nutritional use. What is little known too is that iodine deficiency has been increasing worldwide at epidemic levels. Since iodine is a relatively rare element, average diets often do not provide enough of it for proper health. Most soils are simply lacking in iodine; it is seawater—and therefore food from the sea—that has the highest concentrations.
Paul’s Favorite Sauerkraut Recipe
Paul’s favorite homemade sauerkraut recipe
Paul’s Pickle Recipe
Make a brine: Soak the Himalayan salt in the purified water. Use about 3–4 TBSP of dissolved salt per quart of water. When the salt content is 26% of the brine mixture, the water saturates out. Add more water if necessary. Be careful not to use too much salt.
Persimmon Pudding
Mashed persimmons with coconut syrup recipe. Combine all ingredients and bake for an hour.
Sweet Potato Pudding
Ingredients: sweet potatoes, dried fruit, chia or hemp seeds, coconut oil or cream, cinnamon.
Simple Steamed Vegetables Recipe
Steamed vegetables recipe with added ingredients coconut oil, Krystal salt, Essence of Sea Plants, nutritional powders, and seeds added to the vegetables.
Steamed Vegetables #2
Steamed vegetables: brussel sprouts, green beans, potatoes, kale, cabbage, chard or collards, coconut oil, Krystal salt, and optional ingredients.
Thai Vegetable Soup
Vegetable Thai soup made with leafy green vegetables, mushrooms, garlic, turmeric, ginger, lemongrass, coconut cream, cayenne pepper, salt, and optional ingredients.