Featured Business of the Week: Oceans of Goodness

Oceans of Goodness, based in West Sussex, is run by Robert & Stefani Monteath-Wilson. They are Seagreens specialists selling only Seagreens products. They sell the entire Seagreens product range by mail order nationwide and indeed worldwide.

They have several thousand customers who regularly purchase their Seagreens using the Oceans of Goodness fast same-day despatch service.

Most customers use the Oceans of Goodness web site to place their orders. The web site contains comprehensive information about the use of Seagreens such how they can help people and pets and dosages etc. To view the product range please click here

But those customers who like to speak to a real person can telephone 01293 520460 where they can obtain advice and information about the products.

Oceans of Goodness give discounts for Practitioners as well as anybody who makes purchases of three or more of the same item.

Robert & Stefani have been using Seagreens for more than 10 years and have been running Oceans of Goodness for 5, so are very knowledgeable about everything Seagreens.

Customers receive regular emails, if they want to, providing topical information about Seagreens as well as monthly special offers. And every customer receives an informative annual postal newsletter.

Oceans of Goodness are happy for you to use your local health food store to obtain your Seagreens, but if you prefer the convenience of mail order or do not have a local stockist then the excellent Oceans of Goodness mail order service is happy to help you.

If you would like to purchase a Seagreens product, please visit the Oceans of Goodness website (www.oceansofgoodness.co.uk) or for more information, visit the website or call Robert and Stefani on 01293 520460.

Seagreens and Spelt Scones

Makes 8 small scones / 5 Medium scones

Ingredients

125g Self-raising white flour
75g Wholemeal Spelt Flour
1 tsp Baking Powder
1 tsp Seagreens Culinary Ingredient
50g Butter
100ml Sour cream
50ml Milk

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 200˚C.
2. Add all the dry ingredients to a large mixing bowl. Chop the butter into cubes and add to the bowl, rub together to make a fine bread crumbs. Mix together the sour cream and milk and add to the bowl. Bring the mix together into a dough. If the dough seems dry add another ½ tablespoon of milk to make a soft smooth dough that will leave the bowl clean. It's important not to overwork the dough or the scones will be heavy.
3. Turn the dough onto a floured surface. Roll it out evenly to about 3cm thick. Cut the dough using a round cutter (9cm for medium scones/ 6cm for small scones). You may need to re-roll the dough to make all your scones.
4. Place them on a floured baking tray, brush the tops with milk,(you could sprinkle some grated cheese on top of the scones) then put them in the oven for 12-15mins, or until the scones have risen and are a nice golden brown colour.

Featured Business of the Week: Artisan Bread Organic

Featured retailer: Artisan Bread Organic

Artisan Bread Organic (ABO) is run by Ingrid Eissfeldt. Based in Whitstable, Kent, ABO produce a wide range of specialists breads all containing Seagreens as a salt replacement. It is also used in their cakes. Customers can also buy jars of Seagreens in the bakery.

What types of bread does Artisan Bread Organic produce?

As the name suggests, the breads made in the bakery are artisan and therefore not your standard white or wholemeal loaf. To the foodies amongst us, this is a very exciting bakery which creates innovative products at very reasonable prices. Take for example, the Organic Pea Bread which is naturally gluten free, wheat free and baker’s yeast free bread. It has a sweet flavour from the peas which is infused with alpine herbs and reminds you of a good curry! The peas within the bread make it higher in protein than the standard white sliced loaf you might buy at a supermarket. The breads don’t have a long list of ingredients and unpronounceable chemicals added. ABO use Seagreens Culinary Ingredient in all their bread.

You can also buy breads made from quinoa, rye, spelt, soya and linseed. Not only can you buy loaves of bread, ABO also sell delicious packs of Glutini® which are ideal for beans on toast and make it a whole new experience. There is a range of pizza bases allowing you to create your own healthy, homemade pizzas. These are great for people with food allergies and intolerances as you can use ingredients which you know don’t affect you.

 

If you fancy having a go at baking some of the breads at home, ABO stocks a range of different flours and sell the Seagreens Culinary Ingredient which can be used as a salt replacement in the bread.  

ABO Buckwheat Glutini

ABO Organic Pea and Rice Flour

ABO Organic Spelt 

And for the sweet toothed among us?

Artisan Bread Organic also does a fantastic range of cakes. Again, Seagreens is added to all the cakes which boosts their nutritional profile and adds a depth of flavour not normally associated with sweet products. They have a range of Glutini®, some of which are sweetened using products such as date and others are less sweet as Cacao is used. You can also buy cake mixes, these do not contain Seagreens. There is also a sugar free cake available too for those who want to avoid sugar.

To find out more about Artisan Bread Organic, visit the website www.artisanbread-abo.com

Summer drink recipe

This is a great recipe for a hot Summer's day and an ideal way to take your Seagreens.

PUKKA’S Clean Green Smoothie

Ingredients

1 tsp Pukka Clean Greens, with Seagreens

1 small Cucumber

1 small Lettuce

2 sticks celery

1 tablespoon Pukka Aloe Vera juice

1 teaspoon omega 3 oil (Hemp seed)

Blend – Drink - Cleanse

Do you have a favourite smoothie recipe which you have added Seagreens too? We'd love to feature it on the blog and give other's ideas and inspiration to try Seagreens.

Email us your recipes and any pictures you have to info@seagreens.co.uk or info@wisechoicenutrition.co.uk. You can find out more information about Seagreens by visiting the website www.seagreens.co.uk

Seagreens, Allergies and Intolerances

Seagreens has many uses for those suffering from allergies and intolerances. But first, what is the difference between and allergy and intolerance? The terms are often used interchangeably but there is a difference. The Oxford Concise Colour Medical Dictionary defines an allergy as:

“ a disorder in which the body becomes hypersensitive to particular antigens (called allergens) which provoke characteristic symptoms whenever they are subsequently inhaled, ingested, injected, or otherwise contacted”

An intolerance is defined as “the inability of a patient to tolerate a particular drug, manifested by various adverse reactions” In the case of food intolerances, food is the drug.

Food allergies and intolerances are becoming increasingly common. However, many are self-diagnosed and therefore may not be allergies or intolerances at all. If you suspect you have an allergy or intolerance, it is important to have it tested by your GP and seek professional medical advice. Cutting out food groups in the belief they are causing the problems can lead to a very restricted diet which in itself can cause many health problems.

Most of the ingredients in food which give rise to allergies can be consumed from seaweed without the same symptoms. The diets we eat today are often high in ingredients which can aggravate the digestive tract. Wheat, caffeine, alcohol and dairy are often common causes of gastro intestinal discomfort and upset. Seagreens can be incorporated into the diet either through the Food Capsules or the Culinary Ingredient and will provide you with a full complement of nutrients needed by the body for optimal health. There are no known allergic substances in Seagreens and since their introduction in 1998, not one case of an intolerance or biological reaction has been reported.

Seagreens can also help some of the symptoms associated with food allergies and intolerances such as gastro intestinal problems and IBS.

For more information, visit the Seagreens website at www.seagreens.co.uk or email info@seagreens.co.uk or info@wisechoicenutrition.co.uk

Reference: Oxford Concise Colour Medical Dictionary. Oxford University Press, 4th ed. 

Seaweed and behavioural conditions in children

Seagreens may have a role to play in the management of ADHD and hyperactivity in children. 2 food capsules or 1g of food granules was found to significantly help behaviour. Not only does Seagreens ensure the child has a broad range of nutrients in their diet but also, Seagreens contain glyco-muco-polysaccharides (long unbranched polysaccharides which form an important component of connective tissue especially near joints).

Seagreens can be used to aid the withdrawal from drugs such as Ritalin. Many parents dislike the effect Ritalin has on their child but find it difficult to manage their child’s behaviour without it. Seagreens products are completely natural with nothing added or taken away. They are milled at the point of harvest on the coast of the Outer Hebrides.

Increasing the daily dose from 2 capsules to 4 or increasing the food granules to 2 teaspoons (1/2 a gram) before, during and after the withdrawal from Ritalin can help the child come off Ritalin and stabilise behaviour. In some cases, it may be beneficial to keep the dosage at the higher level for 3-4 weeks after the withdrawal. Depending upon the severity of the child and the age, a higher dose may be required. Some children may be able to return to the 2 capsules a day or 1 teaspoon of the granules but each child is different. Seagreens is endorsed by the UK Hyperactive Children’s Support Group.

If you would like to know more visit www.seagreens.co.uk or email info@seagreens.co.uk or info@wisechoicenutrition.co.uk

New recipe from one of our customers

We love hearing how you use Seagreens and seaweed in cooking. Here is a recipe from one of our customer's Fi which uses seaweed.

Sea-side Chicken Bites for Kids

Makes 12-15

2 chicken breasts (250g)

2 tbsps rice flour

1 ½  tbsps dried sea lettuce, finely chopped

Freshly ground pepper

5 rice cakes (25g)

Free range Egg

Local Rapeseed oil

Oven 200C Gas 6

1.   Wash the chicken and pat it dry with kitchen towel. Cut it into large (3cm) chunks.

2.   Put the flour and half of the finely ground sea lettuce into a plastic bag and season with a little black pepper.

3.   Add the chicken pieces, two at a time, to the flour mixture and shake well to coat the chicken. Repeat to coat all of the chicken chunks.

4.   Put the rice cakes and remaining sea lettuce into a plastic bag, seal and gently crush the rice cakes, using a small rolling pin (a child size rolling pin works well). Pour the crushed rice cakes and sea lettuce into a large bowl and use the your fingers to break down any lumps.

5.   Lightly beat the egg with a fork and put it into another bowl.

6.   Dip the sea-side coated chicken bites in the egg, and then coat them in the crushed sea lettuce rice cakes.

7.   Place the bites on to a non-stick baking tray and drizzle minimal rapeseed oil over the top.

8.   Bake in the pre-heated oven for 10-12 minutes (until when tested with a skewer, the chicken juices are clear). 

Serve with homemade tomato ketchup

ALWAYS HAVE A GROWN-UP IN THE KITCHEN WHEN YOU COOK

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Recipe from Fi Bird author of Kids' Kitchen (Barefoot Books 2009). Fi is also publishing a book on foraging which will be available in Spring 2013 and has a section on coastal seaweed in it.