Eat sushi again!

mom2wessarah
mom2wessarah Posts: 72 Member
edited December 1 in Health and Weight Loss
Recently I posted asking how you count sushi. I was surprised to see that many people recommend I stay away from sushi while in the weight loss phase due to its high calorie content. I am honestly more concerned about the carbs in the rice; as I don't get "crunchy", "tempera", or cream cheese sushi.

However, today I went out fully planning on getting sashimi, but in talking to the server, found out that any roll on their menu is available wrapped in cucumber (no rice)!

I was so happy! I got a roll with just some tuna and crab. It was wonderful w/o the rice! Very refreshing and light. For those of you that can't imagine that, our server also said you can request lite rice (about 1/2 the amount of rice).

While I won't do it all the time, and never with tempura, etc., I've found a great way to still enjoy sushi rolls!

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  • Miles_to_Go
    Miles_to_Go Posts: 48 Member
    I still eat sushi, rolls, etc. occasionally, but it's good to hear there are lower-carb versions. This sounds tasty, I think I'll give it a try. Thanks for sharing.
  • bellaa_x0
    bellaa_x0 Posts: 1,062 Member
    naruto rolls are what you refer to the ones wrapped in cucumber - great way to save carbs :)
  • Alluminati
    Alluminati Posts: 6,208 Member
    I probably would have just ordered the sashimi with a side of cucumber. :D
  • jen_bush
    jen_bush Posts: 679 Member
    I'm not giving up my simple sushi - it's the one treat I allow myself... and since I stick to my calorie goal still - I never had problems losing weight while eating sushi with rice. :)
  • mom2wessarah
    mom2wessarah Posts: 72 Member
    Alluminati wrote: »
    I probably would have just ordered the sashimi with a side of cucumber. :D

    Well Alluminati, there was only one sashimi meal on the menu and it was $26! :smile:
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    I actually love Wegmans 'skinny rolls'. Just wrapped in rice paper so it's 170 calories a roll.

    skinny_sushi.jpg

    Cucumber sounds great though! I'd totally try it.
  • endlessfall16
    endlessfall16 Posts: 932 Member
    OP,

    I'm just curious, for the next 2, 3 meals after the sushi meal do you (still) have to eat normal/heavy as all the other days? Do you have exercises in your week?

    Again, that's just my curiosity.

    Last Sunday I enjoyed with my family at a steakhouse. I ate everything, side dishes, appetizers, butter cake dessert and a 33 oz steak and not a worry about calories or modification to the foods. I just ate light the next 2, 3 meals as I should since that meal already gave me a lot of energy. That's my approach to losing weight and maintaining my full enjoyment at the same time.
  • LazyButHealthy
    LazyButHealthy Posts: 257 Member
    Is there a bit concern with sushi I'm not aware of? If so, please do share as I love eating sushi!
    About twice a month I'll have it for lunch or dinner.

    Typically something like the ITSU https://www.itsu.com/menus/sushi/health-and-happiness_uk8.html

    I try to pre-log as much as possible, so I usually plan for it and keep at my identified calorie deficit.

    Should I be avoiding it more?
  • mjwarbeck
    mjwarbeck Posts: 699 Member
    Sushi is not high in calories...

    Now, some of the fusion type rolls that include deep fried or mayo sauces...well sure.

    But simple nigiri is great for you. I still have it regularly.
  • Abbie918
    Abbie918 Posts: 120 Member
    I eat sushi at least once a week. It fits into my macros, and I've never found it to be high in calories (unless you get the tempura fried ones, of course!).
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    mjwarbeck wrote: »
    Sushi is not high in calories...

    Now, some of the fusion type rolls that include deep fried or mayo sauces...well sure.

    But simple nigiri is great for you. I still have it regularly.

    That rice is killer though. I mean, a California roll is typically around 350 calories and doesn't fill me up AT ALL.
  • Keladelphia
    Keladelphia Posts: 820 Member
    Francl27 wrote: »
    I actually love Wegmans 'skinny rolls'. Just wrapped in rice paper so it's 170 calories a roll.

    skinny_sushi.jpg

    Cucumber sounds great though! I'd totally try it.

    *Drool* Damn these look so good. Wish there was a Wegmans was closer to me :(

    I usually order basic rolls which aren't too high in calories but its great to know places would accommodate things like lighter rice or wrapped in cucumber.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,024 Member
    Francl27 wrote: »
    mjwarbeck wrote: »
    Sushi is not high in calories...

    Now, some of the fusion type rolls that include deep fried or mayo sauces...well sure.

    But simple nigiri is great for you. I still have it regularly.

    That rice is killer though. I mean, a California roll is typically around 350 calories and doesn't fill me up AT ALL.
    Most I've seen though have avocado in it. Not that it's bad since it provides good fat for you, but avocado is a decent part of that calorie count.
    Personally I just set aside a decent calorie count for sushi each week. Luckily for me that's at least 1000.

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  • mom2wessarah
    mom2wessarah Posts: 72 Member
    endlessfall16 wrote: »
    OP,

    I'm just curious, for the next 2, 3 meals after the sushi meal do you (still) have to eat normal/heavy as all the other days? Do you have exercises in your week?

    Again, that's just my curiosity.

    Last Sunday I enjoyed with my family at a steakhouse. I ate everything, side dishes, appetizers, butter cake dessert and a 33 oz steak and not a worry about calories or modification to the foods. I just ate light the next 2, 3 meals as I should since that meal already gave me a lot of energy. That's my approach to losing weight and maintaining my full enjoyment at the same time.

    Endlessfall16 -- well, I log all my meals and calories, so once I figure out how many calories/carbs/fat I've eaten with the sushi, I just figure out what's left for the rest of the day to stay in my counts.

    Personally, I feel like if I have a binge (or a big, traditional American meal as you describe), it knocks me off healthy/watching my CICO and I gain weight. That's me. I'm an certainly not one to preach any type of eating method (diet).

    LazyButHealthy, I didn't think sushi was bad in calories either, but in a previous post, several people commented that it is. Besides the rice, I think they were referencing the fried kind or rolls with cream cheese and lots of mayo.
  • butterfli7o
    butterfli7o Posts: 1,319 Member
    Love the rolls wrapped in cucumber! I actually prefer that to the rice.
  • AnnPT77
    AnnPT77 Posts: 34,598 Member
    mom2wessarah wrote: »
    endlessfall16 wrote: »
    OP,

    I'm just curious, for the next 2, 3 meals after the sushi meal do you (still) have to eat normal/heavy as all the other days? Do you have exercises in your week?

    Again, that's just my curiosity.

    Last Sunday I enjoyed with my family at a steakhouse. I ate everything, side dishes, appetizers, butter cake dessert and a 33 oz steak and not a worry about calories or modification to the foods. I just ate light the next 2, 3 meals as I should since that meal already gave me a lot of energy. That's my approach to losing weight and maintaining my full enjoyment at the same time.

    Endlessfall16 -- well, I log all my meals and calories, so once I figure out how many calories/carbs/fat I've eaten with the sushi, I just figure out what's left for the rest of the day to stay in my counts.

    Personally, I feel like if I have a binge (or a big, traditional American meal as you describe), it knocks me off healthy/watching my CICO and I gain weight. That's me. I'm an certainly not one to preach any type of eating method (diet).

    LazyButHealthy, I didn't think sushi was bad in calories either, but in a previous post, several people commented that it is. Besides the rice, I think they were referencing the fried kind or rolls with cream cheese and lots of mayo.

    Sometimes, I think some folks just feel a need to demonize certain foods. It should certainly be possible to fit sushi into a healthy (deficit) way of eating now and then, and still get solid nutrition.

    Personally, I love the edamame appetizer, and find it (1) pretty filling, (2) not excessively caloric if steamed & not buttered, and (3) slow to eat, which helps with satiation. Salt could be a problem, but I love that too much to ask them to leave it off. I can fit one of the lighter maki plus steamed edamame into a deficit day, and still come out OK by eating more lightly at other meals.
  • jen_bush
    jen_bush Posts: 679 Member
    edited May 2016
    Another sushi disclaimer people - don't forget to log your soy sauce and wasabi in too - they add up to be a lot of sodium and quite a few calories too! :)

    May be obvious, but just found out my sister never logs those
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    jen_bush wrote: »
    Another sushi disclaimer people - don't forget to log your soy sauce and wasabi in too - they add up to be a lot of sodium and quite a few calories too! :)

    May be obvious, but just found out my sister never logs those

    Guilty, I don't use wasabi but I use soy sauce, but it's what, 10 calories a tbsp? I don't really use more than that.
  • AnnPT77
    AnnPT77 Posts: 34,598 Member
    Francl27 wrote: »
    jen_bush wrote: »
    Another sushi disclaimer people - don't forget to log your soy sauce and wasabi in too - they add up to be a lot of sodium and quite a few calories too! :)

    May be obvious, but just found out my sister never logs those

    Guilty, I don't use wasabi but I use soy sauce, but it's what, 10 calories a tbsp? I don't really use more than that.

    Wasabi's not much more caloric than that, either. 2-20 cal/tsp depending on which database entry you believe, and few of us eat it by the cup-ful. Not that I'd skip logging it, though.

    The sodium in the soy sauce is a whole different question, though, especially if sodium is of concern to someone.
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    AnnPT77 wrote: »
    Francl27 wrote: »
    jen_bush wrote: »
    Another sushi disclaimer people - don't forget to log your soy sauce and wasabi in too - they add up to be a lot of sodium and quite a few calories too! :)

    May be obvious, but just found out my sister never logs those

    Guilty, I don't use wasabi but I use soy sauce, but it's what, 10 calories a tbsp? I don't really use more than that.

    Wasabi's not much more caloric than that, either. 2-20 cal/tsp depending on which database entry you believe, and few of us eat it by the cup-ful. Not that I'd skip logging it, though.

    The sodium in the soy sauce is a whole different question, though, especially if sodium is of concern to someone.

    True, I just never consider sodium as I don't track it.
  • stealthq
    stealthq Posts: 4,298 Member
    I would never suggest anyone avoid sushi. It is on the higher calorie side for the satiety, at least for me. I just end up ordering some miso soup to take care of that :)

    When I'm in a sushi mood but don't have the calories for it, I'll usually get or make summer rolls. My favorite is salmon with daikon, carrot, mint, Thai basil, sprouts and ginger. Usually 100-200 for a sizeable roll.
  • zdyb23456
    zdyb23456 Posts: 1,706 Member
    Mmmm I love sushi - it's my splurge so I go for the yummy specialty rolls like jalapeno roll, Dragon, Christmas tree... I eat about 5 rolls and a small plate of seaweed salad. I do skip the deep fried rolls, but all my favorite rolls have spicy crab or spicy tuna which I'm pretty sure is made with mayo.

    I usually skip breakfast and lunch, so I can use all my calories on sushi. It's also only once a month so I enjoy the heck out of it :)
  • Amerane
    Amerane Posts: 136 Member
    As others have mentioned before, sushi really isn't all that calorie-dense as long as you're not getting rolls with cream cheese, avocado, deep-fried, etc. I usually order chirashi, which is a bowl of sashimi on sushi rice, and it usually comes in around 650 calories if I eat ALL the rice in the bowl. Definitely filling.
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    Chirashi is my favorite too.
  • shadowfax_c11
    shadowfax_c11 Posts: 1,942 Member
    Love Sishi. I usually go out with a friend ,or three, for Sushi and we get several kinds of rolls as well as nigiri and sashimi and enjoy it family style. So I don't eat a whole roll of any one kind. I enjoy my sushi with all of the regular trimmings. We usually have one temura roll in the meal as well as some sort of eel. No cream cheese because they don't like it. As long as I get some yellowtail sashimi I am happy. I don't find the calories to be that bad.
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