SUSHI Lovers... Help?

aprilm_1983 · February 2010

So I LOVE LOVE LOVE Sushi. But what is the real truth behind it? Is it healthy for you or not? I go with a girlfriend every Monday to have sushi for lunch and I'm beginning to wonder if it's really bad? :-( Although we do go on Mondays and I play volleyball that evening; so that's what makes me feel a little better having it that day :-)

I can say that I enjoy the "sushi" part of it so much that I try and take most of the rice off. The only rice part I have is the california roll, the rest I just eat the "fish" part! YUM, BUT I definetly don't feel full for very long; especially to be so many calories.

Anyone have any thoughts on this???

Chantelle160 · February 2010

I love love sushi to! I figure if I eat good the rest of the time the once I week that I have it is no big deal. I think as long as I stay away from anything deep fried like the tempura rolls it's fine. I've given up evey other kind of take out but I refuse to give up sushi.

Rev_no_Boosh · February 2010

It seems to me that as long as you stay away from rolls that are fried or have cream cheese then you're in pretty good shape. That is especially true since you're removing the rice. Avocado can also sneak up on ya. I love sushi, but don't get to eat it nearly enough. Those are my thoughts anyway.

tntrav44 · February 2010

Ahh I agree. I'm a HUGE sushi lover. I have cut back from about once or twice a week to once or twice a month, and that's helped. I also worry about my sodium intake with soy sauce (although I use very little and use the low sodium sauce, it still adds up!). Has anyone every had sushi with brown rice? I'm not sure any place I go would make it with brown instead of white, but I guess it wouldn't hurt to ask!

sazziecee · February 2010

I think the only negative is that it is high in sodium

I would imagine most types of sushi are otherwise healthy, especially seafood and veggies.

I am yet to try "proper" sushi, only ever had supermarkets versions (which has no raw fish, lol) but I think a small pack that contains about 250 calories takes up about 80% of my recommended sodium level for the day

jennylynn84 · February 2010

As long as you don't get a lot of the fried sushi, it's actually not that bad. My husband and I had sushi for Valentine's Day because it is our absolute favorite, and on a day with exercise calories added it was easy to work it in without going over our calories for the day. Which, thank goodness, because I don't know if I could successfully give up sushi. Also there are a lot of rolls that have very little or no rice, so if you don't like that part anyway...

Just be sure to get low sodium soy sauce if you're a dunker.

Celestia · February 2010

My sushi fix is a miso soup, a ginger salad and 1 roll (a basic roll with not a lot of fatty stuff). You can expect for the soup to have a high sodium content and the white rice to be high in carbs. I took a sushi class and 1 roll requires about a handfull (1 cup) of white rice. But staying away from the deep fried, creamcheese, and mayo in the rolls is a good start!

moneyshot · February 2010

I, like u love sushi also.........not only for the taste I also enjoy the process of watching it being made, how all these great ingredients come together in a great little package...............but like u have always wondered about the issues of fat content, calories, and whether it is actually a "healthy" choice ...........of course I’ve looked online and did a little research....and have found like alot of Asian foods sushi is hit and miss........Chinese food often gets a bad rap for being fatty, unhealthy, very high in calories...etc, but only part of that is true....it really comes down to dish-per-dish........sure if I only ate a huge bowl of combo fried rice and a huge plate of spicy porkchops I will be taking in alot of calories and fat, but if I ate the wonton soup, steamed veggies with brown rice, I would be ok, fat and calories wise.............Japanese food is very similar ..it comes down to per dish, and preparation.........I try to stay away from tempura because of course it is fried (even if its the veggie tempura).....but a cali roll, maybe a spicy tuna roll, and sashimi isn’t high in calories much at all...(approx 500 calories per roll).....u can always ask to leave something off (special "sauces") etc or have it on the side......the little bit of rice on a the rolls I never worry about......I think if u gathered up all the rice and put it in a bowl, it is probably less than a cup........im rambling, and not really sure if this helps much, just some of my observations.

spritie · February 2010

you could just make your own at home. its pretty easy really

then you can just eat the raw fish or whatever you have in it, on its own, or with sea vegetables,

you can modify the amount of rice, the type or rice

the sauces

you can also do crazy stuff like use steamed cabbage instead of rice which is what i do

I've also heard of shredded/grated cucumber

just make sure you dry the stuff you put in it out to stop the nori going soggy and your onto a winner.

Laceylala · February 2010

If you are eating just sashimi (fish w/o rice) then it's got to be fairly healthy...pure protien right?

I too love sushi. I just try to stay away from the fried ones and the ones that have a creamy sauce inside them because the restaurants around here use mayo as the base.

Although Friday night my hubby and I are going out to sushi and then finally to see Avatar...and I will eat a roll with the aioli sauce on top of it to celebrate our rare date!

princesspurple · February 2010

I love sushi, I used to eat it 4 times a week-whether i made it myself or went out. I don't do that anymore because I can't afford it:)
You are only going once a week, and playing volleyball that same night. Just stay w/ in your calories. I love shrimp tempura rolls, If I am going to eat sushi, I want to get what I like so I am fulfilled!
Eat it and enjoy it, overall it is healthy. The fish is great for you, the nor wrap is good for you, the rice could be a little high in calories because they add sugar to the sweetened vinegar sauce, and there are plenty of veggies added also! Enjoy yourself w/ out the guilt-knowing you are going to sweat you butt off on the court that night!

sofaking6 · February 2010

http://www.sushifaq.com/sushi-calories.htm

I'm a sushi lover, too. There is a sushi resturant two doors down from my gym and believe me i'm a regular there! Spicy tuna roll and a cup of miso for $4.25...sometimes the thought of that is the only thing getting me through a workout lol

I don't worry too much about the rice, although I might start worrying more if my weight stays stalled out....but really as long as you're staying away from the cheese and tempura, I think it's a healthy meal.

aprilm_1983 · February 2010

AWESOME answers guys.
I mostly eat "sashimi" which is the raw fish without the rice. I do however have the california roll and spicey tuna, but it actually doesn't seem so bad!
I think i will have to lay off of the soy sauce though :-)

sdwelk11 · February 2010

It seems to me that as long as you stay away from rolls that are fried or have cream cheese then you're in pretty good shape. That is especially true since you're removing the rice. Avocado can also sneak up on ya. I love sushi, but don't get to eat it nearly enough. Those are my thoughts anyway.

i HAVE TO AGREE THAT IT REALLY IS ALL ABOUT WHAT IS IN IT. If you really like the sushi because you like the raw fish then try sashimi (the fish lays on top of the rice) you can eat the fish off the rice or eat it the way it comes. Stick with the tuna and salmon sushi too because they are better fish for you.

meokk · February 2010

Hi AprilM,
I must eat sushi at least 4 times per week and it can be very healthy if you are particular about your choices.
I always get sushi or maki rolls with brown rice, stick to the raw fish options rather than the cooked ones, mix it up and have some sashimi to avoid having too much rice.
You can usually get a healthy tofu dish as well, the non-fried ones or edamame.

Enjoy it!

HonestOmnivore · February 2010

I admit I didn't read the other responses (other than Meokk) but I agree - get brown rice where possible and order Sashimi when you can! I eat the raw fish out of the rice ( leave the rice) in about half the roll. I love sashimi - tuna, salmon, scallop - it's all so high in protein and low in carbs its the rice that kills you!

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