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Five Reasons to Start Eating Seaweed

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Seaweed may not be the most appealing—or easy to find—food you’ll ever eat. But eating it comes with some big-time health benefits.

Here are five reasons to start eating seaweed:

1. Aids Weight Loss: Unlike its red and green cousins, brown seaweed contains a unique compound—fucoxanthin. It gives brown seaweed its color and helps with photosynthesis. But it may also help you burn body fat.… Read More

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5 Fish-Free Sources of Essential Fatty Acids

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If you’ve been reading Health Watch, you know how important it is to eat the right fats. Obviously we aren’t talking about trans and hydrogenated fats. We mean essential fatty acids (EFAs) that lower inflammation, bad cholesterol, and can add years to your life.

One of the most popular—and convenient—sources of these healthy fats is fish oil. And as great as fish oil is, some people avoid it.… Read More