Harvesting ‘Plants’ from the Sea

Even with all the hoopla surrounding plant-based foods and diets and the growing research of new plant-based proteins, one edible “plant” may still be under the radar … maybe partly because it’s underwater. Seaweed (sometimes called sea vegetables) is technically not a plant but the red, green, and brown marine algae (kelp) do use photosynthesis to create their own food.

Seaweeds are good sources of soluble fiber and contain essential micronutrients, including vitamins A…