Seaweed is a staple in many Asian cuisines, but many Americans still only encounter it when they go out for sushi. As a result, many diners don’t know what to make of it: Is seaweed healthy? Does it ...

In Japan, seaweed is an important part of the diet (it's also commonly eaten in Chinese and Korean cultures). But in the U.S. it's mostly just considered a health food or something we eat in Asian ...

Is seaweed good for you? A form of sea algae that grows on rocky shorelines around the world, seaweed is typically used in Korean, Japanese and Chinese cuisine. Seaweed comes in many variants and ...

Medically reviewed by Aviv Joshua, MS, RDN Key Takeaways Seaweed can help control blood sugar in people with diabetes. Eating seaweed may lower blood pressure by reducing sodium absorption. Seaweed is ...

Medically reviewed by Simone Harounian, MS Seaweed contains fiber that may lower high cholesterol, a major heart disease risk factor.Eating seaweed supplies your body with antioxidants, including ...