Triglycerides - are you a sushi lover?

are you a sushi lover?

Are you a sushi fanatic or do you have trouble getting past the thought of eating raw fish? Well, it turns out that our national indulgence in this tasty and visually enticing treat from Japan may also be good for our health. Sushi is generally made with white rice and sweet rice vinegar, fresh vegetables, seaweed, sesame seeds, and cooked or raw seafood. Like many other Japanese foods, sushi tends to be low in fat, cholesterol, and calories. In addition, sushi that has seafood as an ingredient is often an excellent source of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, which lower the risk of blood clots and decrease triglyceride levels. The fresh vegetables in most sushi also have essential vitamins and minerals. The seaweed wrapping for these rolls is rich in micronutrients and phytochemicals. A few cautions if you are an avid sushi eater but have high blood pressure or are pregnant or nursing. Sushi made with seaweed tends to be a little higher in sodium, as is the soy sauce that each piece is dipped in. Too much sodium in the diet contributes to high blood pressure. And if you are pregnant or nursing, be sure to avoid sushi made from fish, either raw or cooked. The raw fish may carry unwanted bacteria and any sushi made from fish, whether cooked or uncooked, is likely to contain high levels of mercury.

Public Comments

I hate sushi the smell makes me sick
Um, I am not a hard core "sushier" but I do enjoy sushi with just avocado in it. It is my fave food.
i personally hate sushi bt all mi freinds love it
I LOVE SUSHI (especially tuna) YUM!
I like it but it's not exactly super low on calories, of course it depends on what ingredients you choose to put into the sushi but there's still the rice which itself is not a low calorie food
Thanks for the info. I'm not sure if it's the sushi or the wasabi I like the most, because I always like massive amounts of wasabi until the fumes are coming out of my ears. Fresh ginger, too! I do like the stuff because of the health benefits, and because fish tastes less fishy that way. Just make sure to get it from a place where everybody else is going, so it's as fresh as can be. I wouldn't buy it from a store unless the local population is really into it. It's best from a place where you can see it made, and sushi chefs are fun to watch anyway. I remember a study that said Japanese men smoke more than men in other industrialized nations, but they still have the best health. Maybe (just maybe) it's the sushi! lol When I finish answering this, Yahoo will tell me I'm "on a roll." Waiter - more wasabi please! Arigato... Shi-shi... Hamsamidah!
Not really. I enjoy California Rolls every now and then.....
i'm not a fanatic but i do like sushi.
Yes, I love sushi...However, you plagarized this article word for word...That was wrong.
I love pretty much any sushi. My favorite right now is hamachi (yellowtale). I could just eat that all dang day. We have a roll here called Moto Night and it is: Albacore Kani Avacado tempura style with some hot sauce and teriyaki drizzled over it... YUMMY!!!
yum.........spicy tuna, spider roll..........must i go on!!!
I love sushi, but my only concern is the sodium content. http://www.lowersodium.com