Nori (Porphyra, Laver, Gim)

This combination of vitamins gives Nori many healthy advantages. The B Vitamins increase cellular metabolism while the A Vitamins enhance vision by aiding in the synthesis of rhodopsin. Vitamin E is critical in maintaining health as it serves not only as an antioxidant but also aids in healthy gene expression. Vitamin C oxidizes harmful ionic compounds in the body. Fucoidan is a polysaccharide shown to reduce hyperplasia, or rapid cell replication. Beta-Carotene is a pigment and strong antioxidant that has been shown to have many beneficial mental health related benefits as well as aiding in the body's synthesis of Vitamin A Chlorophyll, which is a pigment that plants use to convert sunlight into consumable food energy, is also very beneficial for human consumption. It has been shown to help reduce the side effects of pancreatis and even eliminate digestive odors. Potassium is a mineral that serves as an electrolyte, a catalyst for utilizing the body's stores of carbohydrates and building proteins, which then serve to enhance muscle growth. Electrolytes are also used to maintain a healthy acid/base balance in the body. Magnesium is a mineral that is critical not only the growth of bones, but also in maintaining a healthy acid/base balance in the digestive tract. Iron is a mineral that enhances hemoglobins oxygen carrying abilities between cells, thus enhancing overall health and living.

Nori is the single largest type of edible seaweed consumed, accounting for nearly $1 billion in sales annually around the globe. It is originally a Japanese seaweed (hence Nori), but is now available in Korea as Gin and in Ireland and Wales as Laver. For our purposes we will expressly call it Nori.

Generally available as sheets in the U.S. this seaweed can be used in sheet form as a seasoned snack, or it can be rehydrated and used in typical cooking applications.

One Place to Buy Nori is:

• Sushi Nori Seaweed Sheets - 50 Sheets Deluxe Roasted Seaweed - 4.5oz by Nagai Nori
• Sushi Nori Seaweed Sheets - 50 Sheets - Mikoshi Trading Hawaii
• Seaweed Nori for Sushi Making - 50 Full Size Sheets + 1 Sushi Mat
• Navitas Naturals Organic Raw Nori Sheets, 50-count
• Navitas Naturals Organic Raw Nori Sheets, 10 Count, 0.9 Ounce

  General Health Benefits include:

• Packed with Vitamins and Minerals
• Strong Antioxidant
• Reduce gastric odors
• Maintain high energy levels

Recipes Containing Nori

Chicken and Rice Spring Salad This nori and chicken salad provides a healthy, but tasteful option for your dinner. The unique flavors of a ginger blend mixed with the tartness of rice vinegar and the savory aromas of soy sauce come together in this dish. Serve it warm or chilled!

Nori and Rice Seaweed Salad This nori and rice seaweed salad is a sweet and savory type of salad with a nice crunch and very mild seaweed flavor.

Pork Chop Musubi This Pork Chop Musubi is a spin-off of the traditional Hawaiian Spam Musubi.

Scallops and Nori Savory Pie Provencale This spin off on a traditional Scallops Provencale is a deliciously savory blend of Italian and American styles, of course with unique undertones of the added nori.