SEAWEED - it may be slippery, slimy, and not exactly an appealing addition to one's diet, but it does happen to also be a pretty powerful superfood.
Canadian marine biologist and kelp harvester, Amanda Swiminer, has sung the praises of the marine macroalgae, which is packed full of key minerals and nutrients.
"Fibre is the largest component of seaweed's biomass," Swiminer told the Daily Mail.
"Some of these fibres, like fucoidan, have been shown to have disease-preventing properties in peer-reviewed in-vitro and in-vivo studies."
In other words, eating seawood regularly can help to boost your immune system, lower inflammation and reduce blood pressure.
The marine algae is also very low in fat and calories, making it an ideal snack for those who are trying to lose weight.
If that's not enough, most edible seaweeds also contain vitamins A, B-complex, C, D, E and K, and are a great source of calcium, prebiotics and essential fatty acids.
Swiminer recommended eating seawood from all three groups - greens, reds and browns - but if you are picking just one, nori boasts the highest protein content.
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