Another day, another celebrity-induced trend makes its way onto our social media feeds.
While diet – or now known as ‘wellness’ – fads have been around for some time, they continually shapeshift but often do nothing but make us feel more insecure in the long run.
One of the newer trends that every big-wig celebrity, influencer and impressionable young woman seems to be obsessed with is sea moss.
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Now, fear not, this one does not involve injecting anything derived from the ocean into your face (salmon sperm facials we’re looking at you).
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Instead, the likes of Kim Kardashian and Bella Hadid have been gorging on the gel-like moss sourced from the waters of the Caribbean. Why? In hopes of reaping the countless alleged health and beauty benefits, of course.
Although popular, sea moss is notorious for its ‘foul’ taste. But wellness company Wyld Herbs has given the product a bit of a fruity makeover.
So, let’s put sea moss to the test – does it actually have any benefits or will it live in the cupboard of TikTok trends past?
Well, I was most certainly surprised to see that the sea moss was not green and fluffy but pink with a jam-like consistency. And the gel smelt pretty jammy too.
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On first impression, it appears that Wyld Herbs has done a stellar job at battling the infamous sea moss smell that many have complained about in their pursuit of optimal health.
Speaking of health, the jar states that the sea moss gel –infused with strawberry and agave – is high in fibre, potassium and iron, which sounds like the health kick I need after having Covid this summer.
It’s thought that harvested sea moss has a whole bunch of positive health effects. Thanks to being packed full of nutrients, it could possibly help your digestive system and even bolster your sex drive.
Holland and Barret – who stock Wyld Herbs – provided some of the potential benefits…
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- Support your digestive health
- Support your thyroid
- Support energy levels
- Nourish your skin
- Believed to be an aphrodisiac
- Support your overall health and wellness
Well, if that’s the case then I better dig in.
If you want to consume sea moss, you should not exceed the daily recommended intake of two tablespoons due to possible digestive upset.
Oh, and if you eat way too much then it could lead to iodine poisoning as sea moss is a source of iodine and other heavy metals.
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With that in mind, I spread a little of the sea moss gel onto some sourdough which seems to be the least inoffensive choice of bread in this day and age.
I popped it in my gob and gave a nod of approval; it didn’t taste ‘foul’ like other sea moss is supposed to.
Instead, the gel was sweet and refreshing all at the same time – and all without being too overpowering. On a bit of bread, the sea moss was really delightful. It’s like a ‘healthier’ jam on toast.
But, as the celebs and influencers have done, I thought I’d go in raw and eat some from a spoon too. In all honesty, I did have a little gag but that’s because I’m weird with textures (am I a toddler?).
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However, rawdogging the sea moss gel was a great idea as I got to taste the pure deliciousness of the product that promises to provide me with benefits galore.
Now, although I’ve only just started my sea moss journey, I’m looking forward to experimenting with the natural product that everyone seems to be obsessed with at the moment.
Wyld Herbs says that it can be enjoyed in a number of ways – from ice cubes, in a cup of tea and even popped into soups.
I am forever sceptical about wellness and diet trends but maybe sea moss gel might prove me wrong?
Before trying out a health or wellness trend, it is recommended that you consult your GP
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
