Is sushi a healthy thing to eat?

Question

I'm debating whether or not I should start eating sushi because, even though I would like to try it, I don't know if it's safe to eat something raw.

Answer 1

generally yes, very healthy!

"Not only is sushi full of protein and low in fat, but it also contains B-vitamins, minerals like selenium, and Omega 3 fatty acids. Omega 3's are extremely valuable, as they help keep a healthy heart. The seaweed is rich in Vitamin A, iodine, and contains other vitamins and minerals. Also most sushi (a four ounce serving) contains fewer than 200 calories, with the average piece being a mere 50 calories."

Incidentally, wasabi, that incredibly hot sauce often served with sushi, has excellent health benefits too, and recently was even discovered to have protective effects against tooth decay!

There are however a few exceptions,A Report of the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2000, issued a warning against eating raw fish and other seafood for persons at special risk, including:

Pregnant women
Young children
Older persons
People with weak immune systems

PS, Japanese people have the highest life expectancies on earth

PPS, this is traditional sushi, which has nothing to do with mayonaise or cheese or any other such rubbish

PPPS", you cannot cook toxins like mercury out of fish, it's there or it's not eating it raw or cooked has no effect, as long as the fish is fresh, it's as safe as any cooked fish... The only thing I would avoid is Blow fish, it can be poisonous and I believe it is not available in the US anyways but if you chance across it beware.

Answer 2

Watch what you eat. Steer clear of fried or battered foods, such as dumplings, tempura and spider rolls. There's no sense in making fish unhealthy. When ordering at a Japanese restaurant, look for broiled, grilled or steamed items. Typically, soup and sashimi are low in calories.

Avoid new-wave sushi. Be especially careful when it comes to rolls with duck, cheese or other high-fat ingredients. Also stay away from eel, which is high in calories and fat.

Keep sodium down. Use less soy sauce or request the low-sodium kind. Also note that miso is quite high in sodium.

Limit the extras. Mayonnaise, cream cheese and even a creamy Japanese dressing on the green salad can add significant calories to what you're eating.

Avoid the feeding frenzy. Yes, there are many good sushi choices, but try to stick to one or two lower-calorie rolls. Order steamed veggies, hijiki (cooked seaweed) or oshitashi (boiled spinach with soy sauce) to fill you up.

Keep your food safe. Any raw fish or shellfish can contain parasites, their eggs and other disease-causing microorganisms. Moreover, fish accumulate mercury, which at high enough levels can damage the nervous system.

Large deep-sea species such as tuna, swordfish, king mackerel, tilefish and shark are particularly susceptible to mercury contamination. In fact, the Food and Drug Administration cautions pregnant and nursing women, women of childbearing age, and small children to avoid these types of fish.

Answer 3

I absolutely LOVE sushi! I could eat half my body weight in it! I even make it.

Advice:
1) Try different kinds. I always try new kinds to see if I like them
2) Salmon sushi= AMAZING!
3) My dad is a doctor and said it's very unlikely to get salmonella from salmon(how ironic!?)

Answer 4

I have eaten sushi and I like it. It is healthy if it was prepared with fresh ingredients, it has less fat than other meats.
Don't eat too much sushi, you need to have a balanced diet.

Answer 5

Of course! The Japanese have been eating "raw fish" for centuries. There are some varieties of fish that can't be eaten raw though. Personally I've never been inclined to try it
Bone Appetite!

Answer 6

I'm not a nutritionist or dietician, but fish, rice, wasabi, ginger ...
are sound good to me ..... BUT read up on the Sushi establishment and ask who supplies them.

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Mercury In Fish:
Cause For Concern?

Guide to Mercury in Sushi

Answer 7

It is safe to eat because fish has been frozen to prevent one certain bacteria.

It feels so good to eat sushi. No matter how much you eat, you never feel stuffed and uncomfortable afterwords. I never got sick of it in any ways

This is worlds most delicious food - go ahead!

Answer 8

ive heard its bad to eat raw fish but man i cant get enough sushi

Answer 9

I love sushi & It's never caused me any trouble

Answer 10

You won't get sick, just make sure the place is well "knowen". Ask if what they have that has been cooked a bit with the torch, they cure usually shrimp and salmon. SUSHI GOOOOOOOOD!