Easy Ways to Add Sea Moss into Your Diet

Let me show you how easy it is to add sea moss to your daily routine.

Many people have been hesitant to try it because of the earthy taste—but there are plenty of ways to make it enjoyable.

Once you find what works for you, adding it into your diet becomes second nature—and the benefits are well worth it.

How to Add Sea Moss into Your Diet?

Sea moss is easy to work into your daily routine.

The most common way is blending the gel into smoothies—just 1 to 2 tablespoons is enough. You can also stir it into teas, soups, juices, or oatmeal.

Some people even eat it straight off the spoon, especially if it's a flavored gel—you’ll find options mixed with fruits like mango, pineapple, or strawberry to make it more enjoyable.

If the texture isn’t your thing, no worries—you can get it in capsules, powders, or gummies. These are great for people on the go or anyone who prefers a more convenient option without having to prep anything.

The Best Time of the Day to Take Sea Moss

Morning is ideal. Taking sea moss at the start of your day can help support digestion, energy, and focus.

Avoid taking it too close to bedtime, just in case it gives you a little too much of a boost.

What Can You Expect?

If you’re consistent, you might start noticing improvements in your digestion, clearer skin, and more sustained energy.

Just like with anything natural, give it time—it’s not instant, but the benefits can sneak up on you in the best way.

How to Eat Sea Moss – Notes from a Registered Dietician and Nutritionist

Making Your Own Gel

You’ll need dried sea moss, water, and a blender to prepare it yourself.

Soak 1/2 cup (100 g) of sea moss in water for at least 6 hours.

Then, rinse the moss off throughly with water. Put the rinsed sea moss in a blender with spring water and blend until it's a smooth gel.

The easiest way to eat sea moss is by adding gel to different foods. Once made, your gel should stay fresh in your refrigerator for up to 20 days.

Buying Gels from Retail

Quality matters. Look for sea moss gels that are wild-harvested.

The best gels should have a short, clean ingredient list—just sea moss, natural spring water, and maybe organic.

Avoid products with preservatives, artificial colors, or added sugars.

If it's flavored, make sure the added ingredients are natural.

Also, buy from reputable brands or trusted retailers with transparent sourcing practices. Brands that tell you where their sea moss comes from—like St. Lucia, Jamaica, or other coastal regions—are more likely to offer higher-quality products.

Buying sea moss gel retail is convenient, but don’t just grab the first jar you see.

Do your research, check the label, and treat it like you would any supplement you’re putting into your body.

How Much Sea Moss to Take Daily

Eat 1 – 2 Tablespoon (15-30 mls) daily.

Sea moss has lots of nutrients, but it’s unhealthy to overindulge. This is because sea moss contains iodine, which your body needs to maintain a healthy thyroid. However, too much iodine can damage your thyroid.

Therefore, it’s best to stick to 1–2 US tbsp (15–30 mL) a day and consult your doctor if you have concerns.

Adding Sea Moss to Smoothies

Blend sea moss into your favorite fruit smoothie for a quick nutrient boost.

Mix and match smoothie ingredients including (but not limited to) apples, bananas, blueberries, kale, mango, pineapple, raspberries, strawberries, or spinach.

Try our Pineapple banana, mango smoothie recipe.

Make a Healthy Juice

You can combine sea moss with any kind of juice—pineapple, orange, and even lemonade.

Grab your blend-a-bottle, add 1–2 tbsp (15–30 mL) of sea moss gel, then pour in the juice, add a few pieces of ice if desired. Shake or blend until the juice and gel are well-blended and enjoy.

Great Addition to Soups

Sea moss gel is a fantastic thickening agent.

Be creative and add sea moss gel when your sauces, soups, stews, even curry recipes!

Add a couple of tablespoons of sea moss to soup and make it creamier and more nutritious.

You can use the sea moss as a replacement for Gelatin (gelatin is made from animal parts) for a healthy vegan gluten-free option.

Make Your Own Irish Moss Drink

Create a tasty, healthy drink in no time that's also vegan.

Blend:

2 US tbsp (30 mL) of sea moss gel
1 1/4 c (296 mL) of non-dairy milk
4 pitted dates
1/2 tsp (2.8 g) each of cinnamon and vanilla extract
1/4 tsp (1.4 g) of nutmeg

If the drink is too thick, you can also add more milk until it reaches a consistency you like.

Feel free to sprinkle a little cinnamon on top as garnish.

Make Homemade Jams

You can also use sea moss when you're making homemade jam, especially as a replacement for fruit pectin or corn starch.

Brew Your Own Tea

The basic tea is easy: just bring your water to boil in a pot, and then stir sea moss gel into the pot – 1 part gel to every 4 parts water.

From there, you can add in any other spices that you like in your tea.

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