-- Shares Facebook Twitter Reddit Email This article was originally published on The Conversation . When it comes to staying healthy, diet is one of the best things you can do to look after your body. If you want to eat more nutritiously but don't quite know how, here are a few easy changes you can make that will benefit your health.
1. Be adventurous Plenty of unusual or unconventional foods that might not be a normal part of your diet are full of nutrients and microorganisms that can have many health benefits. Sea vegetables , for instance.
These have existed for thousands of years and are a staple food in traditional Asian and coastal cultures. These vegetables are nutrient dense and contain antioxidants (molecules that neutralise harmful "free radicals" in the body), essential fatty acids, fibre, iodine and proteins not found in land-based foods. This is due to the unique growing conditions and biological adaptations of sea vegetables, which lead to a distinct nutrient profile – making them a valuable addition to the diet.
Some of their benefits include being anticancer and antiviral, preventing blood clots, regulating cholesterol levels, and having antioxidant properties. They may also prevent cardiovascular disease and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Certain sea vegetables – such as algae – can be added to other foods to boost their taste and health benefits .
Research shows that adding algae to foods such as cheddar cheese and toasted bread is a great way to i.