Sushi

ArroganceInStep

Watch Your Serving Size

As you should with every meal, stick with the proper serving size, which is one roll or six pieces, says Ovrut Funk. "If you're hungry for more, fill up on a salad and miso soup."

When I was working in Sao Paulo, there was a sushi place about a block from my apartment. Rodizio (all you can eat) style sushi for $25 US. Watching my serving size is a f***ing impossibility.

Tori_356

Sushi can be really healthy and to me one of the better choices when eating out, just stay away of course from tempura, creamy sauces, cream cheese, etc. veggie rolls and tuna rolls are yummy and low in cals.

Rikki444

Don't be too concerned with the calories/carbs from the sushi, but beware the sodium from the soy sauce. If you want to skip the rice, order sashimi instead.

Try to stick to rolls that are not drenched in creamy or sweet sauces....

Other than that, enjoy your sushi. :happy:

billsica

If I'm going to eat sushi, I'm going to eat susi. I'll also have a beer and maybe some plumb wine and sake.
I get what I want and just make sure to eat in moderation.
Usually this would be a special occasion so even going overboard a little is ok.

I do stay away from the ones with cream cheese in it, because that just looks gross.

just watch out for the kappa.

jwuchef87

substitute brown rice instead of the white and it takes some getting used to but I tried it with spicy tuna and it was great...the brown rice also gave it a little bit of crunch so if you're addicted to the tempura, that should help some. Plus like above, just fit it into your calorie allowance and you'll be good! i've had sushi 3 times this month and ive still lost 10 pounds!

hbrittingham

I eat sushi at least once a week. I generally get a salmon roll and salmon nigiri. Then I have either miso soup or the salad with the ginger dressing on the side.

rebecky27

I personally stay away from rolls
I stick to the real deal...SUSHI
I even eat scallop sushi, ikura (salmon eggs), and uni (sea urchin) sushi which are all the more creamy/fatty sushis
but I find I'm still losing as long as I stick with the lean stuff and don't get anything with the mayo dipping sauce and use ponzu or simply soy with wasabi

I'm a sushi newbie. I've only had it a few times....but what's a sushi roll, vs. sushi? I just see the round pieces that have a green wrap around them....I thought that's what sushi was?

suaku

I second the comments on sticking with white rice instead of brown rice unless you prefer brown (calorically, you gain virtually nothing by switching).

Starting off with octopus (tako) sunomono, a traditional Japanese salad served with seaweed, cucumber, and rice wine vinegar, can keep you from filling up on higher-calorie treats later (especially if you eat it slowly).

Drink lots of green tea/water.

I eat mostly sashimi with a couple of pieces of nigiri-style sushi to get my rice fix. Clams tend to be pretty low in calories as does shrimp. Of course, if you live in one of the many places where the quality of fish at sushi bars isn't that great, you may want to do something different.

Finish with a satisfying cup of miso soup.

tweetybaby69

This website helps me to plan better.

http://www.sushifaq.com/sushi-health/calories-in-sushi/

Natihilator

Brown rice is really only SUBSTANTIALLY beneficial if you have a problem with fiber. White rice often has a lower GI rating than brown rice, depending on the type of course. People with sensitive digestive systems often get very bloated and irritated after eating brown rice. I've been researching rice for a while now and I don't see any great reason to prefer one over the other. Eat whatever kind of rice you want.

That's great to know. Most of the sushi restaurants around me don't offer brown rice, and I do have digestive issues from time to time so now I can justify having a bit of white rice, thanks!

Natihilator

I personally stay away from rolls
I stick to the real deal...SUSHI
I even eat scallop sushi, ikura (salmon eggs), and uni (sea urchin) sushi which are all the more creamy/fatty sushis
but I find I'm still losing as long as I stick with the lean stuff and don't get anything with the mayo dipping sauce and use ponzu or simply soy with wasabi

I'm a sushi newbie. I've only had it a few times....but what's a sushi roll, vs. sushi? I just see the round pieces that have a green wrap around them....I thought that's what sushi was?

A sushi roll is just that, rice and fish/veggie fillings are spread out over a sheet of seaweed and rolled up into a cylinder, and then cut into pieces. Sometimes the rice is rolled on the outside of the seaweed, and it's called an inside-out roll.

Sushi (also called nigiri sushi) is just a small handful of sushi rice, with a piece of fish placed over top, no seaweed involved.

Sashimi is just raw fish, no rice or seaweed involved. It is the lowest-calorie sushi option since there's no rice.

Laces_0ut

i could eat tuna and salmon sashimi every day.

angrykitty13

There are some good paleo sushi recipes out there. I like this one although I regularly add smoked salmon: http://www.theclothesmakethegirl.com/2010/07/24/riceless-soy-free-sushi-domo-arigato/

Sashimi and Nigiri can definitely be part of a healthy diet. Like others have said, avoiding spicy mayo and anything deep fried is a good idea when limiting calories. I find the spicy mayo overpowers the taste of the fish and would rather go without it.

SweetxCatastrophe

I could eat sushi every day! I always start with miso soup since it helps to fill me up. I try to get brown rice, or often times I pick some of the rice off if I think its too much (can't do that with all you can eat though -- they get mad and charge you lol). My local places don't mind if I special order either -- no rice on this one, no sauce on that one, etc. I spend enough money there that they're usually happy to oblidge I typically eat tuna rolls, salmon rolls, sashimi of any kind. One of my fav "indulgence" rolls is a smokey salmon roll which is smoked salmon, cucumber and cream cheese. If I order that one, I ask for no rice and its delish!

Natihilator

I would also advise to take it easy with california rolls/crab salad sushi. California rolls are usually made with pollock/imitation crab meat, which is highly processed, and also higher in sugar/carbs than real fish, and it's also mixed with mayo which adds more calories.

Plus you know, it's not real sushi, and was invented in Vancouver for Westerners who were freaked out at the thought of eating raw fish

balfonso

I'm craving sashimi now

rebecky27

Thank you cloudbustr - that was really helpful!! :flowerforyou:

Mercenary1914

I am reading all these stupid rules for eating sushi...I will not ask for brown rice..even though I do like it with brown rice..but white rice sushi tastes better..I will get rolls...I will use soy sauce and spice it up like no one's business...and of course I use Chop Sticks...Japanese Technique..not American


Sushi should not have rules...when it comes to nutrition...Eat it the way you like it!

76tech

I usually order chirashi. It's sashimi on top of a bowl of rice. This allows easier portion control.

sazzyp1973

I love sushi, I make it at home so I can watch what goes in to it. I buy the ingredients by mail order. Brown rice is good and the nutrients in the seaweed are excellent. Miso soup is so good for you too.

I can give up chocolate but you will have to fight me to give up sushi!

Brunner26_2

I personally stay away from rolls
I stick to the real deal...SUSHI
I even eat scallop sushi, ikura (salmon eggs), and uni (sea urchin) sushi which are all the more creamy/fatty sushis
but I find I'm still losing as long as I stick with the lean stuff and don't get anything with the mayo dipping sauce and use ponzu or simply soy with wasabi

I'm a sushi newbie. I've only had it a few times....but what's a sushi roll, vs. sushi? I just see the round pieces that have a green wrap around them....I thought that's what sushi was?

A sushi roll is just that, rice and fish/veggie fillings are spread out over a sheet of seaweed and rolled up into a cylinder, and then cut into pieces. Sometimes the rice is rolled on the outside of the seaweed, and it's called an inside-out roll.

Sushi (also called nigiri sushi) is just a small handful of sushi rice, with a piece of fish placed over top, no seaweed involved.

Sashimi is just raw fish, no rice or seaweed involved. It is the lowest-calorie sushi option since there's no rice.

That's not exactly right. It's sushi because of the way the rice is prepared. It can be nigiri sushi like you mentioned, rolls, wraps, or even in a bowl with various toppings. No fish necessary.

enchantedbunny

That's not exactly right. It's sushi because of the way the rice is prepared. It can be nigiri sushi like you mentioned, rolls, wraps, or even in a bowl with various toppings. No fish necessary.

Brunner has it right. Sushi is the overarching term, and the dishes can include temaki (hand rolls... the "cones" of nori), makizushi (cut rolls), nigiri, sashimi, and chirashi among others. If you can afford it, sashimi would be your best bet, calorie-wise, since it eliminates the rice. Like another person mentioned, my second choice would be chirashi because the fish and tamago (egg) slices are laid on a bed of rice (sometimes with the option of white or brown!) and you can better eyeball how much rice you're eating. One roll can pack in an entire cup of rice!

Also, try filling up with some sunomono (cucumber salad) or edamame as a starter... might help your stomach and your wallet!

taso42

I want Chirashi SO BAD now!

Natihilator

I personally stay away from rolls
I stick to the real deal...SUSHI
I even eat scallop sushi, ikura (salmon eggs), and uni (sea urchin) sushi which are all the more creamy/fatty sushis
but I find I'm still losing as long as I stick with the lean stuff and don't get anything with the mayo dipping sauce and use ponzu or simply soy with wasabi

I'm a sushi newbie. I've only had it a few times....but what's a sushi roll, vs. sushi? I just see the round pieces that have a green wrap around them....I thought that's what sushi was?

A sushi roll is just that, rice and fish/veggie fillings are spread out over a sheet of seaweed and rolled up into a cylinder, and then cut into pieces. Sometimes the rice is rolled on the outside of the seaweed, and it's called an inside-out roll.

Sushi (also called nigiri sushi) is just a small handful of sushi rice, with a piece of fish placed over top, no seaweed involved.

Sashimi is just raw fish, no rice or seaweed involved. It is the lowest-calorie sushi option since there's no rice.

That's not exactly right. It's sushi because of the way the rice is prepared. It can be nigiri sushi like you mentioned, rolls, wraps, or even in a bowl with various toppings. No fish necessary.

Ok, but I wasn't the one saying it wasn't sushi, I just categorized the basics for the person asking without going into great detail about all sorts of sushi. I'm sure one can assume that vegetarian sushi wouldn't have fish. It's all sushi, it's all good

mishkat

I am a huge sushi lover myself. If I had enough money to justify buying sushi every other day, I would. I love sashimi and maki rolls for the most parts. I can have simple ones or elaborates. My favorite topping is tobiko, love the pop! lol

I think I may have had brown rice with maki before and I wasnt a big fan, I prefer white rice.

I think, as with everything else, as long as you eat in moderation, that is what really counts.

Allow yourself some pleasures, because if you dont, you will most likely overeat trying to fill that craving and that is worse IMO.

melg126

I love sushi! I just had some this weekend... nom nom nom.

annebubbles

wow, some of you are SO technical. just go & try something new each time.