Seaweed is highly nutritious, so a little goes a long way. Let’s find out what the health benefits of roasted seaweed chips are, as we have a closer look at this fine delicacy.
This layer is roasted seaweed, also known as sushi nori or nori seaweed, which by itself is surprisingly healthy. You can also eat it as an afternoon snack by itself when you feel like munching on something.
The roasted seaweed product is made by shredding, drying and roasting the nori seaweed, similar to the process of making paper. The end-product is a thin (like paper), black or green sheet of around 18 by 20 cm.
What’s good about this is that not much else is added during the production process, apart from a bit of oil and (sea) salt. So roasted seaweed is basically pure seaweed with very few extra ingredients. It’s a perfect alternative for potato chips.
With quite an impressive nutritional profile, here are some of the benefits of eating roasted seaweed.
1. High in iodine
Roasted seaweed (or any type of seaweed for that matter) is a rich source of iodine. Iodine is a mineral that is essential for your metabolism and helps your thyroid gland to function the way it should be. One sheet of nori contains around half of the daily recommended intake of iodine.
2. Source of vitamin B12
Vitamin B12 supports normal functioning of the brain and nervous system and helps form red blood cells. Nori contains 1.2 mg vitamin B12 per 1 sheet.
3. High in potassium
Potassium is a mineral that helps lower your blood pressure and lowers your risk of stroke and heart disease. Nori contains 50 mg of potassium per 1 sheet.
4. Contains protein and fiber
While the amounts are not super high, roasted seaweed does actually contain protein and fiber.
5. Low in calories and saturated fat
Roasted seaweed is incredibly low in calories with one sheet containing only 5 calories. The amount of fat in nori is almost negligible.
6. Delicious taste
Okay this may not necessarily be a health benefit, but the delicious taste of roasted seaweed makes it so much easier to eat as a healthy afternoon snack. The taste is very unique and is hard to compare with anything else.
It’s worth mentioning that roasted seaweed chips are also a very good source of calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and vitamin C.
How to Eat Roasted Seaweed?
There are different ways to get your roasted seaweed in, and sushi is probably the most popular one. You can get sushi anywhere these days but if you get it as take-away, make sure it’s still fresh.
Simply check the color of the ingredients and check if the seaweed still looks crunchy enough.
Another way to eat roasted seaweed is to crumble it to very small pieces and add it to your favorite recipes. You can also sprinkle it over salads for an extra bit of flavor and decoration.
Roasted seaweed also works great as a snack by itself. It’s light, it’s easy to carry around with you, and it’s super delicious.
So for your afternoon snack, why not leave your chocolate bar or potato chips at home and try roasted seaweed sheets instead. Roasted seaweed as a snack is known to be irresistible and addictive, so be warned!
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