Sunday, 12 April 2015

OceanBar

Welcome!
OceanBar is a sea vegetable, nut and beetroot snack bar made to revolutionise the way you think of energy bars: "The Power of the Ocean in a Snack Bar".

© Michael J. Hogan 2015
What is in each OceanBar?

Ingredients:

Kombu
- a kind of sea cabbage, 
otherwise known as seaweed
 • Reduces blood cholesterol and hypertension 
 • high in iodine: essential for thyroid function 
 • iron : helps carry oxygen to the cells 
 • calcium: builds bones and teeth
 • vitamins A & C : support eyes and immunity

Beetroot
- a dark red vegetable with an acquired taste. 
  Fights Inflammation, 
  Anti-Cancer Properties, 
  Rich in Valuable Nutrients and Fiber 
  Detoxification Support
• Boosts stamina & helps muscles work harder 
•  Vitamins A, B6, C & folic acid
• potassium, magnesium, iron 
• carbohydrates, protein, antioxidants and soluble fibre

Bladderwrack
 •  support for inflamed joints 
•  minerals : calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium,   
  sulfur, silicon and iron. 
•  contains varying amounts of iodine : 
- used to prevent or treat thyroid disorders. 
•  contains algin
- acts as a laxative to help the stool pass through 
  the bowels.

Dulse
 • High in Vitamins and Minerals 
   Vitamins B6, B12, A, 
   Iron, Potassium, Phosphorus, & Manganese 
 •  Helps heal poor digestive systems 
 •  Rebuilds & Maintains All Glands in the Body 
 •  Cleanses the Body of Heavy Metals 
 •  Increases Metabolism and aids in weight loss 
 •  Also High in Calcium, Fiber, & Protein 
 •  Supports healthy Brain function 
 •  Very High in Iodine for healthy Thyroid Function 
 •  Heals and enhances the Liver

Nori
Edible red seaweed that is popular in East Asia.
Rich in protein: 
100g of nori contain between 30g & 50g  of protein 
- higher than spirulina, chlorella, and soybeans
 • Lowers cholesterol 
 • Dietary fiber 
 • Lowers cancer risk 
 • High in iron 
 • Improves bone health 
 •  Impressive iodine content




© Michael J. Hogan 2015