Irish Sea Moss: Plant-Based Collagen
A whole new world….
I have written (almost in every post so far) about my love for collagen. I have been using organic grass-fed bone broth collagen, which I really love because it dissolves instantly and has no taste or texture so it’s left virtually unseen.
This weekend however, my new friend at Skinney Med Spa in NYC told me about her love of plant-based collagen, specifically Irish Sea Moss. Superfood Evolution has written:
Irish moss is not actually a “moss” but a type of seaweed that has been used for centuries in Ireland (hence the name) as a healing sea vegetable used in soup broths to fortify and strengthen malnourished individuals.
It additionally has a tough and rubbery texture that is largely inedible. Although it is traditionally simmered and consumed as a liquid broth, modern-day recipes often use the raw blended gel which can be added to various foods and drinks as a nutritious thickening agent. It is often used as a vegan substitute for gelatin as it provides a similar consistency.
Benefits of sea vegetables:
- Prevent aging
- Promote the growth of healthy hair
- Maintain youthful elasticity in skin
- Promote healthy cholesterol levels
- Resolve mineral deficiencies
- Detoxify the body of heavy metals, pollutants and carcinogens
- Inhibit the overgrowth of pathogenic viruses, yeast and bacteria
- Balance thyroid function
- Lubricate the digestive tract for healthy elimination
You can find Irish Sea Moss online (make sure to buy the fresh not dried, as its more effective), my friend bought hers from Markus Rothkranz. Once you receive the fresh moss, wash it thoroughly a few times under cold water then soak it in hot water to further clean it and watch the moss expand. Once its clean and ready to go, stick it in the blender and blend until it becomes a nice smooth gelatinous consistency. Store it in the fridge and use a scoop in your soups, smoothies, tea, or anywhere else you’d like! You can also use the gel as a hair mask.
Let me know if you’ve used it before or how your experience goes!
