The unexpected food that can boost your libido, clear your skin and enhance brain power READ MORE: Celebrity make-up artist reveals major mistake people make when applying their foundation By Rebekah Absalom Published: 10:58, 23 June 2024 | Updated: 10:58, 23 June 2024 e-mail View comments One simple product is often overlooked as a source of health benefits - but seaweed is highly nutritious. It delivered fibre, omega-3 fats and key amino acids, as well as vitamins A, B, C, and E, which aren't commonly found in land vegetables. Another key advantage of seaweed is its natural iodine content.

This mineral plays a vital role in the production of thyroid hormones, which are integral for bodily processes such as metabolism. Meanwhile, low thyroid hormone levels can result in issues like low energy, constipation and weight gain. While several countries, including the US and Canada , address iodine deficiency by adding the mineral to table salt, the UK does not follow this practice.

According to Dr Naomi Newman-Beinart, seaweed can help your skin cells regenerate, resulting in a revitalised appearance (stock photo) Consequently, the World Health Organisation now categorises the UK as the seventh among the ten most iodine-deficient nations in the world. FEMAIL spoke to nutritionist and chartered psychologist, Dr Naomi Newman-Beinart, who revealed her top five benefits of incorporating seaweed into your diet - including enhanced brain power and heightened libido. 1.

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