A Disease-Fighting Delica-Sea

By Kelley Herring

Need a good excuse to indulge in decadent crab legs? How about warding off cancer and heart disease? Crab is an excellent source of zinc - a powerful antioxidant mineral that supports a healthy immune system and is involved in DNA synthesis.

In a recent study published in Epidemiology, a lack of zinc combined with an excess of copper and a deficiency in magnesium increased the risk for both heart disease and cancer.

If you're not keen on crab, there are plenty of other excellent sources of zinc. Oysters, clams, and lobster are high on the list, as are grass-fed beef, nuts, peanut butter, beans, lentils, and yogurt.

It's Good to Know: World Religions

The Vatican recently reported that Islam, which claims 19.2 percent of the world's population, is now more widespread than the Catholic faith. Catholics make up 17.4 percent of the world's population, with all Christians making up 33 percent. The Vatican cites higher birth rates in Muslim countries, coupled with declining birth rates in Catholic-heavy countries, for the change.

(Source: National Geographic)

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