Can sushi be included in a healthy diet?

Otherwise yes, sushi is fine, though the white rice is meh; its a simple carb and a waste of calories.

I need to know, because I'd rather eat healthier. How on -earth- do you make brown rice taste good? I also have a hard time cooking it! It comes out weird. :P

To ease the transition, start with a 50/50 ratio. Short grain white and brown rice. Soak it for a bit. If you want it to have to consistency of sushi rice, add a little more water than what they recommend. I usually measure between the 1st and 2nd digits of middle finger. Then cook it in my rice pot.

I ended up getting 10 pieces of avocado and crab sushi for 280 calories

^^^^^^yes! Same here. Love my sushi and have this about 1x week

Of course!
But, then I'm not a carbophobe, so rice doesn't scare me.

Some sushi rolls can be a bit high in fat, sugar or salt but if you log it then you can see how your days looks and balance it out with your other meals.

I think it is a pretty good choice when you are eating out.

Sushi, Sashimi. Yes!

Rolls aren't really sushi. Sushi is a piece of raw fish on a small piece of rice. Few places make it properly. But the rice should not require two bites. The other kind of sushi is sashimi. Just plain raw fish. Obviously the best, but considerably more expensive to order, usually. Most people like rolls. They are loaded with all kinds of junk. Usually lots and lots of mayo. Yuk-o.

But, yes, sushi can be part of a healthy diet. It's great food. Just stay away from he junk. Google th rolls you eat and see what's really n them. Then, make better choices.

I LLLOOOOOVVVVVEEEEE sushi! I sure hope it's healthy because I consume it often. Shrimp, Tuna, and salmon are my favorites. I love all kinds of sushi, sashimi, and fancy rolls. The Alaskan roll, kona roll, and the philadelphia roll are my top favorite rolls.

Whenever I go and get sushi, I always get the sushi that has brown rice and raw salmon.

I think it has some kind of mayo in it... however I believe that the brown rice, salmon and seaweed makes it a very nutritious meal.

May have to get some tomorrow

Whenever I go and get sushi, I always get the sushi that has brown rice and raw salmon.

I think it has some kind of mayo in it... however I believe that the brown rice, salmon and seaweed makes it a very nutritious meal.

May have to get some tomorrow

Sashimi is still the way to go, avoid the rice all together. A bit pricier but best way to get a fuarkload of protein bang for your caloric buck.

I find that I need some good carbs around lunch time or I don't have energy for the gym after work! Otherwise I totally would get sashimi instead!

The difference between white rice and brown rice nutrition is minimal. And if people don't know it, they are both broken down in the body the same way................into it's simplest form then absorbed by the body. You can eat white rice and be healthy. Many Asians have done it for thousands of years.

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Oh I agree, just in a situation where I'm on a caloric deficit, ditch the rice etc.

In the case of white rice, the bran, husk, germ etc are all removed, which allows the body to process it into base carbohydrates more easily. Husk is still removed from brown rice, but nothing else, and in black rice, you have everything still intact and thus a higher fiber/nutrient content.

Chirashi and Sashimi.. mmmmmmmm

I love sushi, but in rural southern Minnesota it's impossible to find.

Make you're own?
It's super easy!
There are a BUNCH of tutorial's on youtube.

You'd have to have access to really fresh seafood, which I doubt is available in rural southern MN.

I live in Wisconsin, and we seem to manage to have sushi (minus the fresh fish) frequently. My husband is a pro at making easy california rolls, or the alaska roll (with smoked salmon), etc. Here is a tip - if you don't have sushi rice, just add an additional half cup of water for each cup of rice that you make, to make it sticky.

I love eating sushi when I go out. I always get a tuna roll and either a california roll or a salmon roll. I love it. I think it's healthy - the tuna and salmon are very good for you.

I totally didn't think of making my own sushi. My parents even have a kit. Let's hope they let me borrow it.

Google the rolls. Not healthy at all. Lots of mayo in them.

Ha, moved to Tokyo 2 months ago and hate sushi and most fish. It's hard eating healthy here with the fruit being so expensive. I eat a lot of chicken and vegetables that are on sale.

I love eating sushi when I go out. I always get a tuna roll and either a california roll or a salmon roll. I love it. I think it's healthy - the tuna and salmon are very good for you.

I totally didn't think of making my own sushi. My parents even have a kit. Let's hope they let me borrow it.

Google the rolls. Not healthy at all. Lots of mayo in them.

I did Google them actually. The ones I get have a maximum of 1 tbsp mayo for each roll. I can afford that. I went out and got two rolls last night and it cost me around 400 calories. That's a better option than a burger and sometimes I'm sick of salad.

I can't get sushi that much anyway... it's expensive.

ditto on the tutorials - it can be made pretty easily with some practice

my roommate gave up on rolling it and just throws all the ingredients in a bowl for "deconstructed sushi" - it's still delicious