Unsafe at Any Size

Do you like sushi? Of course you do!  How about a snack that tastes like sushi but without that pesky rice and fish?  How about 1 calorie per snack, or 10 calories per serving, with a big punch of flavor?

If you’re still with me, then nori snacks are what you’re looking for.  Trader Joe’s sells something called Trader Joe’s Roasted Seaweed Snacks, but these from Yama Mota Yama are better: they have a bigger, resealable package so they don’t go stale.  They also have less fat than the Trader Joe’s kind, which has 2 grams of fat per serving.  Now, a serving of the TJ kind only have 30 calories, but hey, 0 grams of fat still rules.  I believe you get more for your money, too; these were $2.30 a jar, which has 8 servings.  Trader Joe’s had 2 servings for a dollar.

Once you get over the fact you’re eating seaweed, these are fantastic.  They come in different varieties: plain, teriyaki, and my favorite, Hot ‘N Spicy, which indeed are, hot and spicy.

Best of all, you can just keep eating them and not feel guilty at all.  Indeed, they are healthy!  10 sheets are 10 calories, 0 fat but 50% of your Vitamin A requirements for the day.

Yes, it does taste better with the sushi rice and fish, but these nori snacks are very delish.

I found these at Berkeley Bowl, but you can probably find them at any store that sells asian foods.  Nori also comes in larger sheets for sushi making, but I prefer these jars because each sheet is smaller and more snack-like.

You’re still skeptical. I can feel it.  But trust me: these are great!