Foraging Seaweed in Encinitas, CA

Health & Wellness    |    Posted By Jenny Griffith    |    Posted on Jan 31st, 2022

I’ve gone down the rabbit hole. 

Of edible seaweeds + kelp. 

Did you know that San Diego has one of the largest kelp forests in the world? 

I’ve been connecting with mama ocean much more lately since she is a new foraging territory. I like it so much that next time I’m planning to wear my wetsuit at low tide and get deeper in the water while searching for sea treats. 

I’ve been collecting sea lettuce, feather boa kelp, and giant kelp so far. Not to mention that walking on the beach is the most beautiful meditation.

Why are we not eating more seaweed though!? It's so good for you. 

Giant kelp is a superfood that is iodine-rich which can help regulate metabolism. Kelp also includes Fucoidan. This ingredient is found in the cell walls of brown algae aids in reducing inflammation + supports immune function. Get yo sea veggies in friends! 

In this video, I am collecting a dried giant kelp leaf and dropping it into a medicinal broth to sip on for the next couple of days to stay on top of my immunity. 

Rosehips

Carrots

Celery

Garlic

Ginger

Dill weed scraps

Astragalus 

Leeks

and… kelp! 

If you are interested in how to wildcraft more, my new program Wild Vedic Living School starts on March 9th! Achieve self-reliance by making herbal medicines and food to heal your body and mind in a group container. It’s in-person and online! 

I am hosting a free Heal Your Nervous System with Adaptogens Workshop + Open House for this program on Feb 1 @ 10 am pst. I'll be teaching about why adaptogens are so important to soothe your nervous system and reduce stress. As well as sharing about this new school- where ill be going over the benefits, what's included, and the investment! Would love to see you there.

Love You! 

PSA: There is a risk to putting anything out in the wild in your mouth! Please make sure you're harvesting in clean water and you are aware of the foraging regulations in your area.