Personally, I have been able to derive many benefits from my moderate consumption of sea moss, but I also know that every body and digestive system is different, so every person can see different effects. However, I would recommend anyone who doesn`t have allergies or health risks to sea moss to do some research and think about giving it a try. A small spoonful a day or even every other day can hopefully help improve your gut health and make you more energetic during your school day. All varieties of Swiss chard are legal: red, green, rainbow and Swiss. Swiss chard is similar to spinach/celery, so it is legal. Swiss chard contains a lot of fiber, which can cause bloating and diarrhea if consumed during the outbreak. The addition of chard should be done when the disease is in remission. In the article, she tells the story of this substance (SCD-illegal), from its origins as a humble ingredient in Irish home cooking to a highly processed and likely carcinogenic additive found in hundreds of commercial foods. I also take sea foam as a supplement to boost my immune system.

Some believe that sea moss helps improve the immune system because it is rich in iron and antioxidants, both of which are linked to a stronger immune system. As someone who is very prone to colds, I was able to avoid getting sick – by hitting wood – during this time when it seems that many students get sick from eating sea moss. What exactly is sea moss? When I first heard about it – through my roommate – my immediate thought was green mud. However, I learned that sea moss, also known as Irish moss or red algae, is a type of red algae most commonly used as a thickener in foods such as soups, smoothies, teas, and other liquid drinks or foods. Most importantly, sea moss is known for its many health benefits. I bought my sea foam gel from a small company called Akasha Superfoods, but there are many independent sellers on Etsy that offer similar products. Sea moss gel has a faint earthy scent, but there is no obvious taste or smell when you mix it into drinks or food. I`ve been able to include sea moss in my diet by mixing about a tablespoon – about a small spoon – into my morning tea, matcha latte or even coffee about every other day! Adding a small spoon to your smoothie is also a great way to add a healthy touch to your morning. Does carrageenan give you diarrhea, bloating, gas and only worsen your IBS or SIBO symptoms? Carrageenan is known to cause intestinal inflammation and other digestive problems. Carrageenan is an additive used to thicken, emulsify and preserve foods and beverages.

It is a natural ingredient that comes from red algae (also called Irish moss). You will often find this ingredient in nut milk, meat products and yogurt. As someone who comes from a long history of intestinal problems, I was willing to try anything at this point when my roommate brought it up to help me with my chronic stomach problems. While I was skeptical at first, after doing a lot of research on the potential benefits and hearing about its healing properties from friends, I decided to give it a try. I`ve found that because of the high levels of prebiotics that sea moss contains, it`s known to improve gut health. It does this by using these prebiotic fibers to promote the growth of healthy bacteria in your gut, allowing for easy digestion, and keeping the cells lining your stomach stronger. Carrageenan is ubiquitous in our food supply and can be found in all kinds of alternative dairy products such as soy milk, rice milk, grain milk, rice dream, soy dream and tofu products, veggie burgers, cereals, baked goods, toothpastes, supplements and soups. The worst culprit is Irish moss grass, as it is pure carrageenan.

After adding sea moss to my diet for almost a month, I saw huge improvements in my gut health. Unlike the abdominal pain that plagues me every day, I have been able to see less and less over the past week. Lately, my days have not been shortened due to my lack of energy and I have been able to be more active and energetic in my daily activities. I can focus more on learning, have more stamina at the gym, and have more motivation to participate in social activities – like my a cappella rehearsals, club meetings, and study groups. Because of this, I was in a better mood overall and was lucky enough to be a little more productive in my school and social life. First, I bring my water to a boil and mix my matcha powder — or add it to my tea bag — with a foam machine that carefully mixes matcha and water, or you can just mix it with a spoon. Then I take a small spoonful of sea foam gel and slowly mix it into my drink and let it melt. I will mix until the sea foam is no longer a piece and is completely dissolved in the liquid, which does not take long. At this point, I also add my favorite sweetener, which is usually agave syrup or honey. Other vegan options like white or brown sugar or can work as long as it has time to dissolve into the chosen drink. Many cheeses are legal. The general recommendation for a cheese is that it is not a processed (made) cheese and that a bacterial culture has been involved in its production, ripening for at least 30 days.

Carrageenan comes from seaweed and takes its name from an area of the Irish coast – `carrageen`, `carragagahen` or `carraigin` – where it was originally harvested. Because of this origin, it is also called “Irish moss” or, more precisely, “extractive Irish foam” – in reference to the treatment it has undergone. Botanically, carrageenan usually comes from the algae species Chondrus crispus or Eucheuma and sometimes from two species of red algae: Gigartina mammillosa and Gigartina stellata.