CHICO, Calif. - Seaweed might not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about fruits and vegetables, but it could be a game-changer for your health.

Seaweed, often associated with sushi, is actually a nutrient-rich vegetable. Roasted seaweed snacks made from nori, wakame, or kombu are an easy way to start incorporating sea vegetables into your diet.

They provide essential trace minerals like iodine, selenium, zinc, and manganese, which are not commonly found in other foods. These minerals support thyroid, metabolism, and immune health.

Sushi lovers might already be familiar with nori, which is used in the delicacy. Nori may also benefit heart health by lowering LDL cholesterol, according to some studies.

For those looking to try something new, kombu is another seaweed

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