Food Label for Roasted Seaweed Snacks: Gimme Grab & Go
Roasted Seaweed Snacks: Gimme Grab & GoThese seaweed snacks are a reasonable choice, especially if you're looking for a low-calorie, savory snack. Overall, it's low in calories, fat, and carbs. Benefit: Good source of iodine and Vitamin B12. Seaweed naturally contains these, which are important for thyroid function and nerve health, respectively. Benefit: Low calorie. At only 25 calories per pack, it won't break the calorie bank. Concern: It's roasted in sunflower oil. While sunflower oil isn't the worst, it's not the best either. It's high in omega-6 fatty acids, which some experts believe may promote inflammation when consumed in excess. However, the amount here is small. Concern: The sodium is a bit high for such a small snack. At 30mg, it's 1% of your daily value, but it can add up if you're not careful. Alternative: If you're concerned about the sunflower oil, look for seaweed snacks roasted in olive or avocado oil. Also, be mindful of sodium content in other snacks throughout the day.