Did you know that the McLean Deluxe was made out of Seaweed?

Did you know that the McLean Deluxe was made out of Seaweed?

Did you know that McDonald's primarily marketed the burger as 91% lean beef.?

Did you know that the seaweed was more of a silent partner, contributing to the leanness but

hidden from most consumers?

2. Did you know that Seaweed's main Role was for the carrageenan, a common thickening agent?

Did you know that the carrageenan helped bind the leaner beef together, maintaining the juicy texture expected from a burger?

3. Did you know that the McLean Deluxe had a Short-Lived Success lasting from the 90s until 2000 when it was discontinued for declining sales?

4. Seaweed's Legacy: While the McLean Deluxe faded, it sparked interest in using seaweed in fast food. Today, some chains offer seaweed-based wraps or snacks, showcasing its potential for healthier fast-food options.

Did you know that the McLean Deluxe wasn't the only McDonald's experiment with sea weed?

Did you know that McDonalds also tried veggie burgers with oat bran and the infamous McRib, featuring mystery meat rumored to contain pork and beef trimmings?

Did you know that Iguanas are excellent swimmers and can stay underwater for up to 28 minutes before needing to come up for air?

Did you know that Iguanas are fascinating creatures with unique characteristics?

 Here are some interesting facts about iguanas:

1. Did you know that Iguanas can live an average lifespan of 12 to 15 years in the wild and up to 20 years or more in captivity?
2. Did you know that Iguanas have a "third eye" on the top of their heads, which
   
   helps them sense movement and light, allowing them to anticipate potential predators?
3. Did you know that Iguanas can communicate with each other through head bobbing and movements of the flap of skin under their necks called a dewlap?
4. Did you know that Iguanas use non-verbal cues to greet, show aggression, or court another iguana?
5. Did you know that Iguanas have the ability to lose their tails as a defense mechanism, which can then regrow in younger iguanas?
6. Did you know that Iguanas are herbivores and primarily eat fruits and vegetables in the wild?
7. Did you know that feeding Iguanas animal protein can be harmful to their health?
8. Did you know that some species of iguanas, like the Galapagos pink land iguana,
   
   
   are endangered with fewer than 200 individuals remaining/
9. Did you know that green iguanas and desert iguanas are recommended for beginner pet owners due to their suitability as pets?
10. Did you know that Iguanas are excellent swimmers and can stay underwater for up to 28 minutes before needing to come up for air?
11. Did you know that certain species of iguanas, like those found in Fiji, can change color as a response to danger or environmental factors?

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Did you know the Incredible Benefits of consuming sea weed and the Great Benefits it brings to your life...

 

Thyroid Function

Did you know that the thyroid gland in your neck is ever so important for many functions of your body, and keeping it healthy is definitely in your best interest?  ”

Did you know depending on the type of seaweed and how it was processed, seaweed can contain 11 to 1,989-percent of the recommended daily intake of iodine (which is 150 mcg)? 

Did you know that Kelp is 1-type of seaweed that has more than enough iodine to keep your thyroid swimming along?

Calcium Boost

Did you know that sea weed is loaded with calcium?

Did you know that seaweed has more calcium than broccoli, which ranks right up there with milk and cheese to help promote bone health?

Did you know according to stats from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, seaweed/kelp contains 168-mg of calcium per 100-grams, which is close to 20-percent of the recommended daily intake for adults?

Did you know that sea weed can help control your appetite?

Did you know that sea weed is packed with soluble fiber, which helps control blood sugar levels and keeps your bowels moving?

Beats Bloating

Did you know that Reader’s Digest explained that adding kombu seaweed when cooking beans will reduce the gas-causing qualities of the beans?”

Did you know that Nori seaweed is used to wrap sushi? 

Did you know that sugars in seaweed is called sulfated polysaccharides and it  encourage the growth of healthy bacteria in the gut?

Did you know that Seaweed contains antioxidants that can help prevent “free radicals” as they’re known from damaging your cells?

Did you know that excess free radical production” is suspected as an underlying cause for many health problems, including heart disease and diabetes?

Did you know that carotenoid called fucoxanthin found in brown algae that has more than 13-times the antioxidant strength of vitamin E?

Did you know that while you can eat a variety of different fruits and vegetables, as well as meats and dairy to get the vitamins your body needs, you can get many of them in a serving of seaweed?

Did you know that  seaweed is “chock-full of vitamins and minerals,” and contains vitamins A, C, E, K, as well as B vitamins?

Did you know that seaweed is also packed with iodine (which we noted is important for thyroid health), selenium, calcium, and iron?

Did you know that 100-grams of the seaweed chlorella delivers 315-mg of magnesium, which is around 80-percent of what an adult needs per day?

Did you know that “Magnesium is one of the most crucial nutrients in our diet, and many people are deficient?

Did you know that magnesium “protects against nearly every modern disease,” and it also can assist with inflammatory conditions including fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, and arthritis?

Did you know that you may not think of seaweed first when you’re looking to bulk up on protein, but seaweed has been found to be a viable alternative?

Did you know that depending on the type of seaweed, you can get 2 to 9-grams of protein per cup? 

Did you know that sea weed can be a more tasty plant-based option than tofu?

Did you know that the Huffington Post touts seaweed as a way to smooth and strengthen skin, presumably to make you look younger?

Did you know that the the ancient Romans apparently used seaweed to help treat wounds and burns, as well as rashes?

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