Nori is a type of edible seaweed that is widely used in Asian cuisine. In fact, Nori is the most commonly used edible seaweed. In the US, it is a common ingredient in sushi dishes. Nori is known by several names, depending on the region. In the British Isles they call it laver, it is known as Zicai in China and kim or gem in Korea. Nori has significant health benefits for just about every part of your body. From eye health to disease prevention, nori seaweed is steadily becoming a global standard as a healthy superfood.
Here is the vast laundry list of vitamins and nutrients found in Nori:
• Calcium
• Choline
• Copper
• Folate
• Iron
• Magnesium
• Manganese
• Niacin
• Omega-3 Fatty Acids
• Omega-6 Fatty Acids
• Pantothenic Acid
• Phosphorus
• Potassium
• Riboflavin
• Selenium
• Sodium
• Thiamin
• Vitamin A
• Vitamin B12
• Vitamin B6
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin E
• Vitamin K
• Zinc