One of Luna’s healthy snacks for today was gimMe organic roasted seaweed. Why seaweed? Welllllll, WHY NOT!
BENEFITS:
* Packed with amino acids, ionic minerals, trace minerals
* Contains vitamins A, B, C, E, K
* Great source of iodine and beta carotene
* Contains selenium, collagen, asparagine, Boron, bioflavanoids and antioxidants; strengthening hair, nails, teeth, bones, gums, connective tissue
* Benefits mental clarity with the non-essential amino acid Taurine
* A serving of seaweed contains more calcium than broccoli and is almost as rich in proteins as legumes
* High in fiber – contains Alginate, a natural fiber found in seaweed that seems to reduce fat digestion by a whopping 75%
* Lowers cholesterol benefiting cardiovascular health
* Helps the body fight infection and disease with its antiviral and antibacterial properties
* Anti-inflammatory effects on the body
* Removes toxins from body such as mercury, lead and heavy metals
So why the heck wouldn’t you eat this great stuff?!? Go eat some seaweed!
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