I’m stuck on sushi.
But I wasn’t always a sushi-lover. In fact, when my friends used to grab dinner at a local sushi place, I would wrinkle my nose and pick up my own thing for dinner. Maybe I didn’t like it because my family never eats it or because I didn’t like the idea of eating raw fish.
But with my friends constantly going out for sushi, I decided to give it a second chance.
Now, I have acquired a taste for sushi and can’t get enough of it.
And when my friends suggest grabbing sushi for dinner, I jump at the opportunity.
I’ve always heard sushi is healthy, but I wanted to know why and under what circumstances. Not all sushi can be healthy right? Just like not all salads are healthy.
Turns out, sushi can be very healthy.
The seaweed sheets are high in vitamin A, vitamin B, niacin and vitamin C, according to healthguidance.org. The fish or meat provides a source of protein and the vegetables in the roll provide various vitamins and minerals.
Even the wasabi and ginger condiments have health benefits. Ginger helps with digestion and wasabi can kill bacteria that are sometimes found in raw fish, according to healthguidance.org.
And with all these nutrients, sushi is also low-calorie. According to SELF, one piece of sushi is only 30 to 40 calories.
But all sushi does not come equal. Each roll varies in calories and nutrition. Just like some salads are unhealthy, some sushi is unhealthy.
Stay away from rolls that are fried or contain mayo. Key words for fried are tempura, crunchy and crispy.
As long as you stay on the healthy side, sushi is a delicious, diet-friendly meal.