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For three years, I lived under my aunt and uncle's roof. Every single meal, my aunt would serve me shrimp. "Eat up," she'd insist. "It's good for your health." I've always hated the fishy smell. Every time, I'd wait until she looked away, then slip my entire portion to the stray cat in the yard. After three years, that cat was huge and healthy. Then came my company physical. The doctor looked at my chart, shocked. "You're only 23, but your liver function is incredible, like a professional athlete's. How have you been taking care of yourself?" I sat there, frozen. Walking home, I suddenly remembered my aunt's words.