4 Reasons Why You Should Be Eating Seaweed
Seaweed? I can see you closing this post already! Don’t!!
I know it’s not a common food, but it’s super healthy and really easy to prepare – I’ve got a recipe coming in a few days.
So, what’s so great about a food that has the word “weed” in it??
4 Reasons to Eat Seaweed
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- Seaweed is a rich source of iodine, which is important for healthy thyroid function.
According to this 2013 review, iodine deficiency affects perhaps 241 million children world-wide, and may be causing hearing impairing in many of those children!
- Seaweed is a great source of lignans, which may help protect against cancer (especially breast cancer).
- Seaweed is high in folic acid, which has been linked to prevention of birth defects.
- Seaweed is a good source of fucoidan, which may prevent formation of harmful blood clots.
Would you eat seaweed?
Have you tried seaweed? Would you try it? Let me know in the comments below.