Rootless is the first and only women’s health company focused on self-care, community care, and planetary care through the power of seaweed. By eating Daily Bites every day, women are supporting their hormonal health with natural, effective whole food and investing in a self-care ritual that energizes them daily. For the community, we are sharing transformational stories and learnings that will help reduce the stigma surrounding women’s health concerns, (specifically menopause) and empower women to share their experience with their daughters, friends, sisters so that women know not only what to expect, but also how to find effective solutions. We are also helping to build a sustainable seaweed economy that can heal the ocean, support coastal livelihoods, and lessen our reliance on land-based agricultural practices.
Founding Story
Rootless was started in 2021 by Sachi Singh, who wanted to transform the global food system by getting more people to eat and grow sustainable seaweed. After earning a Masters in Environmental Management from Yale University and over a decade of international work in think tanks, academia, and nonprofits on climate solutions, she quit her full-time job in philanthropy to start Rootless. Early on in her seaweed discovery process, Sachi recognized that eating seaweed is not only good for people’s health, but creating more consumer demand for sustainable seaweed - which is a regenerative, zero input crop - can help the planet’s health as well.
Through her research, Sachi learned that cultures in which seaweed is consumed daily as a dietary staple, such as in Japanese, Okinawan and Korean diets, people tend to live longer, healthier lives. As one of the most nutrient-dense and nutrient-diverse foods on the planet, seaweed is rich in vitamins, minerals, trace minerals, polyphenols and bioactives that are lacking in Western diets. Seaweed is also the most natural, potent source of iodine, a mineral which our bodies require to produce thyroid hormones. Iodine, which most Americans are deficient in, can only be obtained through food and supplements. As American diets become increasingly plant based and lack other sources of iodine such as iodized salt, dairy, eggs, and seafood, the US population has become iodine deficient.
And for the first time in recent history, women of reproductive age in the US are iodine deficient, which can have severe health implications during times of hormonal changes like when pregnant, breastfeeding or transitioning into perimenopause and postmenopause. Rootless is harnessing the power of seaweed and is on a mission to help millions of women reclaim their hormonal health with this time-tested superfood. By making foundational nutrition, educational nourishment, and community connection more accessible, Rootless helps women feel valid, empowered, and seen - particularly as they enter perimenopause - and reclaim their bodies, health, and identities at all ages. Simply put, we want women to feel good knowing that doing one thing for themselves each day is self, community, and planetary care.
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Team Bios
Sachi Singh
CEO & Founder
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With a decade of experience in international climate change solutions and a Masters in Environmental Management from Yale University, Sachi is well aware of what we’re collectively up against. In seaweed, she found hope! Seaweed is one of the most nutritious foods on the planet, and actively regenerates the environment in which it is grown. Yet, most of us don't eat it on a daily basis. Sachi is trying to change that with Rootless and its hero product, The Daily Bite: an innovative, food-based supplement that delivers the transformative health benefits of seaweed, deliciously. Since their debut in 2022, The Daily Bites have been helping women and people achieve hormonal balance, sustain all-day energy, and nurture their gut health. Today, Sachi is on a mission to build a better food system while empowering millions of women to reclaim their health and feel good about their bodies during major hormonal transitions, including menopause, pregnancy, and beyond - all through seaweed.
Gabby joined Rootless as their Chief of Staff (and Dr. Gabby!) after spending her career at the intersection of food innovation, plant-based medicine, community building, and women's health. She is excited about the potential to change the narrative of food as medicine not only for us, but also our planet. Based on her personal experience, it can be extremely difficult to navigate hormones and find balance, and her Doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine has helped Gabby understand this concept more clearly. After being put on hormonal birth control at an extremely young age due to horribly painful cramps and fainting during that time of the month, she spent most of her life covering the symptoms instead of treating the root cause. The few times she came off of the hormones, she experienced extreme mood swings with crippling fatigue and was recommended to try antidepressants by her doctors. Through lifestyle and dietary changes as well as TCM and eating seaweed daily, she is finally finding balance and she is on a mission to help all women do the same as they age.
Gabie Carne
Senior Program Manager, Operations & Product
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Gabie is a program leader who gained 5+ years of experience specializing in operational excellence, innovative product launches, and continuous improvement at high-growth ag-tech startups like Plenty and Lettuce Grow.
Grayce Millard
Brand & Community Development Strategist
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Grayce joined Rootless in 2023 and manages the development of Rootless's brand voice and identity through CRM, design, and educational strategy.
Iodine replacement is critical during the perimenopause journey, as it supports thyroid function and cellular health, which are essential for regulating metabolism and energy levels. In a world full of iodine-displacing toxins such as fluoride, chloride, and bromide, ensuring iodine intake can prevent thyroid dysfunction and reduce cancer risks. Rootless's 'The Daily Bite' is a great and tasty way to start supplementing your family's iodine.
Dr. Anat Sapan
Board-Certified OBGYN and a member of the Institute of Bioidentical Medicine
Taking Rootless can be a nutritional strategy against symptoms associated with menopause such as hot flashes and fatigue. The main ingredient, seaweed, is rich in iodine, polyphenols, and polysaccharides which beneficially influence the estrobolome (gut bacteria), and can support the symptoms associated with menopause and aging.
Dr. Nadia Musavvir, ND
Licensed Naturopathic Doctor
I love self-care practices for me and my clients that are nourishing, sustainable and delicious and Rootless Bites are a perfect daily ritual to focus on our health and well-being! As a holistic nutritionist who eats and recommends a very plant-forward eating plan, I love that seaweed is not only chock full of vital nutrients and minerals but that it is also a regenerative crop and good for the planet. Win-win! Eating a yummy Rootless bite is such an easy and wonderful way to support my body daily.
Michelle Dwyer
Holistic Health Coach and Certified Nutrition Consultant
In Chinese Medicine, we treat the root (the cause of the symptom) while also treating the branch (the symptoms themselves) to bring you back into homeostasis or balance. Seaweed has been used in Chinese herbal medicine for centuries, and can be an effective option for treating both the root and branch of hormonal imbalance symptoms. Rootless offers an easy, convenient, and delicious new daily self-care ritual that you can actually stick to!
Dr. Gabby Pavelko
DACM
Rootless provides a convenient and delicious way to incorporate more fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, and a variety of minerals into one's diet. These ingredients can help improve energy, metabolism, and skin health - areas that are often affected during menopause. Recognizing the significance of self-care during this life stage, Rootless bites provide an ideal and wholesome indulgence for nurturing oneself!
