Seaweed is a low-calorie, savory food popular in sushi, ethnic cuisine, and snacks. It is rich in iodine, a mineral crucial to regulating thyroid gland function. One of the thyroid's primary tasks has to do with metabolism. Studies suggest that the prebiotic properties of sea plants make this food a powerful fat burner.

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