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Steven David Pickering, Honorary Professor, International Relations, Brunel University of London

Why are westerners so reluctant to eat seaweed? Our new study reveals the social and psychological reasons

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Seaweed is one of the few foods that can credibly claim to be good for both people and the planet. So why don’t westerners eat more of it?

It’s rich in vitamins, minerals, omega-3 fatty acids and fibre. It grows without fertilisers, pesticides or fresh water, and requires no farmland. Some species even capture carbon from the atmosphere and help counter ocean acidification.

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