Monday, September 26, 2011

Health and Nutrition in Sushi


According to http://www.sushifaq.com, sushi has had the reputation for being healthy; it is low calorie and not very fattening. It can be even better for you if you cut out the carbohydrates by opting for no rice. There are rolls that include only fish usually wrapped with soy paper, or just choosing sashimi. Fish is a great way to consume lean protein, it has many vitamins and minerals and the fatty acid called Omega 3 that is extremely beneficial and play a big part in ones health. They are considered the ‘good fats’ and can help prevent cardiovascular disease, stroke, asthma, arthritis, and many more diseases.
            Sushi has usually been viewed as a healthy choice, but some may be worried about the health concerns in regards to eating raw fish. There is potential rare chance of being contaminated by mercury; so pregnant women are advised not to eat fish that is uncooked. Yes, it may be limiting but there are still many options someone can choose from. Such as a roll with crab, shrimp tempura avacado, cucumber, and seared salmon on top; all those ingredients have been cooked.
Below are some sushi roll’s nutritional value As you can see the roll’s that have tempura in them have a lot more calories, carbs and fat grams. This is because it is using a batter and then being deep-fried According to the chart, the Shrimp Tempura roll only includes the shrimp tempura. When you go out to eat the roll usually includes a lot more fish and ingredients. So this would rack up even more calories, carbs and fat grams.


As you can see the roll’s that have tempura in them have a lot more calories, carbs and fat grams. This is because it is using a batter and then being deep-fried According to the chart, the Shrimp Tempura roll only includes the shrimp tempura. When you go out to eat the roll usually includes a lot more fish and ingredients. So this would rack up even more calories, carbs and fat grams. So as whole, sushi is good for you, but you just have to be aware of what you are ordering.


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