Can I eat Sushi if I'm a Vegatarian??

Question

I'm starting a new vegetarian diet, I don't eat red meat or poultry and was wondering if fish is okay? I have a National Geographic Panflet that says what fish is endangered, okay, and the best choice to eat.

Answer 1

You would be considered pescatarian, not vegetarian, but that okay! No law says you have to go totally veggie if your not ready (well, there are some pushy veggies that will tell you what you can and cant eat, but its all a personal choice, after all) When I first transitioned to a vegetarian diet, I ate fish on occasion. Eventually, I found I enjoyed vegetarian sushi just as much, and just eliminated the fish. Now, I often enjoy sushi stuffed with cucumber, spring onion, carrot, radish, etc. Dont try to stick to rules that someone else created-its your body, so eat what works best for you. I promise the veggie police wont turn up on your doorstep, though you might find some small minded people will fault you for it-to heck with them, do what works for you. Good luck.

Answer 2

Sushi refers to rice and seaweed with a variety of toppings. Some of these toppings include raw fish- this is generally referred to as sashimi. Any sushi bar can make a lovely plate for you without killing an animal.

Most people agree that if you eat fish you should not refer to yourself as a vegetarian. Labels aren't important though- you should do what you feel is morally responsible.

Answer 3

Somewhere along the line, we Americans were led to believe that the word "sushi" means "raw fish". Sushi is a type or medium of food. It would be like somone saying "I don't eat peperoni, so how can I eat pizza?" Peperoni is a common pizza topping, but there are plenty of pizzas without it. The same is true for sushi. I'm a vegan and I love sushi. You can eat anything you like, as long as you're okay with it.

Answer 4

Sushi is an excellent way to vary a vegetarian diet. As long as it is made with vegetables, seaweed and rice, go for it. A strict vegetarian diet excludes fish as well, so you may want to stay away from any sushi with fish.

In most sushi bars, you can special order to your taste. Try the California roll, it has rice, seaweed, avocado and cucumber. Yummy!!

Answer 5

You can eat sushi that has no meat in it....but not fish. Vegetarians don't eat things that gave their life for sustenance...well, I guess maybe some plants are dead...ok, they eat nothing that has a face. Fish have ugly faces, but they still are not part of the veggie diet. Don't worry, there are some pretty tasty veggie sushi recipes out there. Avocado rolls are quite good.

Answer 6

Fish is not vegetarian (it's still an animal). However most sushi places have plenty of vegetarian options. Some of their things, like california rolls can easily be made vegetarian by having them omit the crabmeat. Just ask... I'm sure they have tons of options for you.

Answer 7

There are different types of vegetarians, some of whom eat fish, and some of whom don't. My opinion is that if you cut out all red meat and poultry, one of the best ways to make up for the protein is by eating fish. So you should do so, unless you have some compelling reason not to. Go enjoy your sushi.

Answer 8

There's no such thing as a meat eating vegetarian, and yes fish is meat. You can have sushi, but only if it's vegetarian sushi. I've been to sushi bars that will serve me sushi with tofu or seaweed wraps with carrots and cucumbers.

Answer 9

Well, a lot of vegetarians eat fish, and remember, it is all your personal choice. If you feel that you can live with the ordeal of eating fish, as a vegetarian, go for it. But if you choose not to eat fish, there are vegetarian types of sushi available that have vegetables like carrots or cucumber inside them instead of fish.

Answer 10

Just ask for Vegatarian sushi