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Does Seaweed Hold the Ocean's health Secrets

Seaweed's Anti-Aging Properties

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Updated August 18, 2008

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I never think much of seaweed as a food, but maybe I'll give it a try. It has a great profile of nutrition, minerals, vitamins and more. But how do you cook it?
Seaweed

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Seaweed is an often overlooked food that is common in Japanese and other Asian cuisines. Seaweed contains high amounts of minerals taken from the ocean as well as healthful levels of other vitamins. Learn about the health and nutritional benefits of seaweed and how to work more of it in to your diet.

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