Aylas Moss

What is sea moss?

Sea Moss contains 92 out of the body's 102 minerals.

Sea moss, known scientifically as Chondrus crispus, is a type of algae or seaweed, which is found on the Atlantic shores of North America, Europe, and the Caribbean Islands. It’s known as a red alga, although it often comes in many colours, most popularly yellow, gold and purple – but you can also find rarer colours such as blue and green.

Its low number of calories and fat means that sea moss is popular and may help to support a healthy lifestyle.  It contains a small amount of protein, as well as offering a variety of vitamins and minerals and is also a source of iodine and antioxidants.

6 potential sea moss benefits

• It may support your digestive health.
• It may support your thyroid.
• It may support energy levels.
• It may help to nourish your skin.
• It's believed to be an aphrodisiac.
• It may support your overall health and wellness.

Sea moss uses

The most popular way of having sea moss is bymaking it into a gel which can be easily added to a bunch of recipes like smoothies, sauces and of course Ice cream! You can also just have it by the spoonful. Some sea moss is even blended with fruit and spices for different flavorings.

HOW TO PREPARE SEA MOSS GEL:

1. Soak in water for 12 - 24 hours.

2. Ensure you rinse thoroughly to wash off any excess salt.

3. Add to a high speed blender adding between 600-700ml of spring or distilled water (you can also use coconut water).

4. Blend until the Sea Moss is a smooth gel like consistency - 70g should make roughly - 1 Litre of Sea Moss Gel

5. Pour the gel into a sealable glass jar and store in the fridge until use.

6. Add 1 - 2 tbsp to your favourite smoothie to give it a delicious creamy consistency.

7. Why not try applying our Sea Moss gel directly to the face as a natural face mask, just leave for 30 mins at rinse thoroughly.

The gel can be stored in the fridge for 2-3 weeks.

Possible sea moss side effects

There’s a lot we don’t know about eating sea moss and how it interacts with our bodies. While it's generally thought that sea moss is safe for most of us, it’s still worth exercising a bit of caution. Talk to your doctor if you have any worries. 

It’s also important to avoid overeating sea moss. Sea moss is a source of iodine and other heavy metals, and while not bad for you in small amounts, taking too much could lead to iodine poisoning and leave you feeling unwell.

Stick to the acceptable serving size and use in moderation when adding this alga to your diet – just to be on the safe side.