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Seaweed may not be something you think of as a food, but this top longevity food packs a powerful nutrient punch that very few other foods can match.

For instance, did you know that many types of seaweed have more calcium than cheese, more iron than beef, and more protein than eggs?

Read on to find the numerous seaweed health benefits and try the delicious Seaweed and Vegetable Medley recipe below.

In my new book, Secrets of Longevity Cookbook, I list seaweed as one of the top 10 foods for health and longevity. How did I arrive at this top 10 longevity list?

During my 25 years of studying centenarians, I discovered that the same 10 foods kept recurring again and again in the diets of long-living individuals, and seaweed more than made the cut.

Seaweed: A Nutrient-Rich Superfood

Considered the king of vegetables, seaweed has roots that penetrate into sea beds that are filled with trace minerals, which are no longer present on land.

For thousands of years, this mineral-rich vegetable has been a staple in Asian diets.

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A Tasty Seaweed Recipe For Longevity: Dr. Mao's Wellness Living