Fish has been a popular protein choice for many, many years. From sushi to the British classic fish and chips, seafood has found its way into many different cuisines all over the world. However, not everyone is thinking about the resource their fish is coming from and how it was caught.

Seaweed has been consumed by people for thousands of years. It is a staple in many Asian cultures and enjoyed by the people around the world from Ireland to Malaysia. The United States has been slower to adopt the sea vegetable as part of their diets, but it has slowly been gaining popularity as an accompaniment to sushi and as crispy snacks found in natural foods stores. The popularity of seaweed is due in part to the fact that it is so nutritious, providing many vitamins and minerals. But what exactly are these health benefits and how do you add seaweed to your diet? Eat Smarter explores the increasing popularity of these sea vegetables that are showing up on menus and plates across the country.

Oysters have been consumed by humans for thousands of years. They are part of a small group of foods that people either love or hate, mainly due to their slimy texture and gray phlegm-like appearance. But these strange-looking mollusks, aside from being a delicacy all over the world when served raw, actually have some pretty impressive health benefits.