sushi--good or bad?

mbakken90
mbakken90 Posts: 202 Member
edited September 23 in Food and Nutrition
Tell me..is sushi good or bad? what are the health benefits from it? also what kinds are the best tasting?

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  • GreenBean1128
    GreenBean1128 Posts: 1
    I'd love an answer to this also. I really like California rolls, and my husband enjoys Crunchy Shrimp rolls. We were having this discussion yesterday, so I'm really anxious to see what others have to say!
  • FaeFae
    FaeFae Posts: 243 Member
    spicy tuna!!! mmmm love sushi!!!
  • dmoses
    dmoses Posts: 786 Member
    Sushi is my very favorite food, but I eat sashimi. I used to love the rolls, but the rice can really add the calories. Also stay away from tempura - fancy word for fried!
  • whitneymws
    whitneymws Posts: 35 Member
    me too, I love spicy tuna rolls! filling and not so high in calories!
  • MelissaL582
    MelissaL582 Posts: 1,422 Member
    I make the California rolls- imitation crab, avacado, cucumber and rice. The imitation crab will have a lot of sodium so don't too much, maybe just a whole roll. The soy sauce is high in sodium too, so try to stick with the low sodium soy sauce if they have it.

    The tempura sushi are pretty good too.
  • RosalieCrain
    RosalieCrain Posts: 22
    it all depends what you put into the sushi and on top of it? I'm from HI so I eat almost all of it. If you are not a seafood type of girl then I would not reccommend it. Most grocery stores have a sushi section. ask them for help in choosing one. I would start the the Vietnamese chicken roll or the avacadd roll. Very fresh and light!
  • mikeyml
    mikeyml Posts: 568 Member
    I think in moderation sushi is just fine. The soy sauce is the killer. Best tasting really varies from person to person. I like tuna rolls and tuna sashimi but I also like eel rolls and california rolls.
  • aproc
    aproc Posts: 1,033 Member
    Very good so long as you stay away from the ones with fried meat, and certain other cooked ones with heavy sauces. The uncooked ones are great. You got your fish, rice, and some veggies all together. :) I love rolls like the rainbow which has sashimi drapped over each piece or others like the sashimi roll here which is raw and wrapped in cucumber rather than rice. Just go easy on the sauce. ;P
  • RoadDog
    RoadDog Posts: 2,946 Member
    The nigiri sushi or sashimi is protein dense and high in Omega Fatty oils. The amount of rice in sushi is not that significant unless you are just eating too much sushi overall.

    A lot of the sushi rolls that some people like are not as good for you. Stuff like California Rolls, Deep Fried Shrimp Rolls, Oregon Rolls. basically, the stuff that "people who don't really like sushi but like having sushi" eat.
  • mb1883
    mb1883 Posts: 37
    I agree with spicy tuna. It's my favourite! Sushi is generally healthy, but stay away from anything that has tampura in it (fried batter) as it will increase your calorie intake. Also, if you're into it (I'm not), sashimi is a good option - it's raw fish without rice or seaweed.
  • simplexserenity
    simplexserenity Posts: 116 Member
    Sushi is my most favorite thing in the world. I eat it at least once a week.

    Health benefits are endless, especially if you don't get anything fried (such as tempura or any of the deep fried rolls). Fish has
    a lot of Omega-3 Fats which reduces inflammation in our bodies that is said to be linked to many health problems(heart disease, diabetes, stroke, etc.)

    I noticed a HUGE difference in my hair and skin when I started eating
    salmon regularly. It gave my body back the nutrients I was losing with weight loss, so I would definitely recommend it anyone.
  • fitinyoga14
    fitinyoga14 Posts: 448 Member
    No food is 'good' or 'bad'. Remember, moderation is the key to a healthy diet. However there's some tips to keep your sushi choices as healthy as possible.

    -choose brown rice over white if possible
    -stay away from 'tempura', which is deep fried
    -watch consumption of added fats such as cream cheese or mayonaisse.
    -soy sauce has a ton of sodium. its really a killer. Instead use low-sodium soy sauce or ginger for flavor.
    -choose rolls with fresh fruit and/or vegetables
  • dbcja
    dbcja Posts: 54
    I make my own Sushi with smoked Chicken, avo, carrot, and white rice. It is 411 for an entire roll. So not a low cal meal, but not really high either. And it tastes so good sometimes it is worth it!
  • pyro13g
    pyro13g Posts: 1,127 Member
    Sticky rice = not a good thing to put in your mouth. Fish and Seafood, excellent for your health. I pick out the bad stuff and eat the good.
  • abyt42
    abyt42 Posts: 1,358 Member
    Good! Oh, wait, was this about nutrition?

    I adore vegetable rolls... The local place has a forest roll (portobello mushroom, avocado, carrots, cucumber, spring onion). Yumm...

    Also, my prior favorite (different restaurant, 6 hours away) had a roll with almond butter, broccoli, carrots, and some other vegetables...brown rice. So good.)

    In terms of low cal: sashimi (raw fish on rice pillow), then rolls without sauces or tempura coated bits.... cucumber salad is a good bet (though it will have sugar in it).
  • nickscutie
    nickscutie Posts: 303 Member
    Rolls are calorie dense because of the rice. Rolls also can have mayo based sauces or crispy tempura fried things. Those huge specialty rolls with everything under the sun on them are no no's.

    Stick to nigiri or sashimi if you are looking to do lower calorie sushi - just pick the fishes that you like and don't be afraid to try some new stuff too.

    Health benefit wise - you are getting omega 3's and unsaturated fat - the good stuff, as well as a good dose of protein.
  • smedlund
    smedlund Posts: 117 Member
    My fave is spicy tuna rolls and spicy scallop. I could eat those every day!
  • katiefraay
    katiefraay Posts: 60
    Sushi is my very favorite food, but I eat sashimi. I used to love the rolls, but the rice can really add the calories. Also stay away from tempura - fancy word for fried!

    So true, and Sashimi may seem intimidating, but its absolutely amazing, and lower in calories than sushi.
  • KadieA
    KadieA Posts: 167
    Great question. I'm happy they have brown rice now for sushi rolls. I'm taking the bf out for his birthday tonight-Sushi :)
  • mbakken90
    mbakken90 Posts: 202 Member
    Really great suggestions--thanks everyone.

    But overall--would you say that sushi is a good choice for dinner? I looked up different sushi types and at most i saw maybe 470 cals for an entire roll. That's less than most meals I eat. So i'd say it's a go right?
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