SEAWEED 101

If you’re on TikTok, then you’ve definitely seen — or at least heard about — Emily Mariko’s infamous salmon bowl. If not, it’s basically deconstructed sushi made up of leftovers. But, the star of the show is how she eats. Mariko uses seaweed sheets, also known as nori, to scoop and eat the salmon mixture.

This video not only took the internet by storm but introduced many to the superfood that is seaweed and enjoying it outside of sushi rolls.

In its natural habitat, seaweed is rather unappealing. But, it holds a multitude of health and environment benefits. Seaweed is the name for multiple species of algae and marine plants. The different species come in a range of sizes from phytoplankton to the size you usually see on the beach and large kelp that grows like a tower.

Many of these species are also edible — and quite delicious. It can be an interesting cuisine to get into but the benefits and taste are worth it. Move over kale, because seaweed is the new superfood and it’s here to stay.