The nutritional low-down on sushi
A friend of mine is a sushi connoisseur. Every time we go out to eat, I'm tempted to join him. But so far, I've only tasted what I fondly call "wimpy sushi" -- the vegetarian California rolls and fully cooked shrimp sushi. Maybe someday I'll get braver! As far as sushi's nutritional value, they're pretty much winners across the board when it comes to calories. 12 pieces of California roll have roughly 361 calories and also provide some beneficial monounsaturated fat from avocado. 12 pieces of salmon roll may have up to 500 calories, but they're so loaded with heart-healthy omega-3's it's a good trade off. 12 pieces of tuna roll have around 450 calories. (All calorie counts may change based on ingredients and preparation, of course.) The sticky rice is refined, so it doesn't offer much nutritional value at all. But the nori (seaweed) is rich in nutrients such as iodine, vitamin A, calcium, and vitamin C.
Pair a plate of sushi with some green tea and you've got a healthy meal. I guess my friend is on to something.
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3-29-2008 @ 4:05PM
Judy said...
I'd never really had sushi until we movedhere, but now we get some just about every Sunday. I LOVE it, and know it's pretty good for me. The only concerns I have are about the mercury content of the fish, and the fact that my 4 yo likes to peel off the fish and just eat the rice. My 2 yo loves veggie sushi, so he's on the right track already!
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3-29-2008 @ 10:54PM
marcie0305 said...
Raw food will save your life. I don't like the mercury content scare, either, but I think the consumption of foods as raw and as natural as possible will give you the best defense from - whatever - mercury, pesticides, smog, cancer, etc.
~Marcie
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