Weight-Loss Sushi - good or not?

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Just a quick question...

I don't usually go out to eat very often, but if I do, it's usually Italian, with loads of creamy pasta and whatnot. Not something I want to do, now that I'm trying to lose weight. So, I was wondering if Sushi would be a better option?

I tried Sushi before and enjoy especially the kind that has crab meat and things like that in it. I read up about it a little and it seems most ingredients of Sushi are pretty low in calories and otherwise okay as well, but is there anything in particular that I need to look out for, or stay away from?
 
Love sushi!!!

Like anthing else, there are good and bad susuhi. I usually stick with salmon, tuna and shrimp. I will get some sashimi (which is just the fish) and then maybe a roll or two. Alot of places are starting to serve their sushi with brown rice. Some miso soup and edemame for and app and i'm good to go.

As long as it fits into your daily caloric requirements you should be all set to enjoy.

Matt
 
I think sushi, overall, is a healthful food.

However, if you wanna be super vigilant, there are a few things that make sushi a less than ideal diet food.

1) Sushi is usually made with sticky rice, which is a high glycemic food that will turn to sugar real fast, and leave you real hungry after. Sashimi, the raw fish w/out the rice, is all protein and is a better alternative. Just make sure the fish is super fresh. Japanese people have all types of bacterial worms in their digestive systems from eating so much raw foods.

2) American-style sushi can sometimes be diet-wreckers, to include spider rolls (deep fried soft shell crab with mayo aioli), cream cheese rolls, deep-fried sushi, etc. You get the message.

3) Soy sauce for sushi dipping is very high in sodium. Most people I know drench the rice in soy which according to the Japanese, is the incorrect way of eating the sushi. Apparently, you're supposed to dip the raw fish side in soy so as to get just a 'hint' of saltiness on your sushi. In any event, we all know how unhealthy sodium is for our well-being, water retention, heart ailments, etc.

4) Lastly, I think psychologically people consider sushi a healthy alternative which for some, might give them an excuse to consume a few more calories elsewhere. Personally, I get my calories from nutrient dense foods that will keep me full longer (like protein), without the salty refined carb consequence of sushi.
 
God, I love sushi, sashimi, miso soup and genmaicha.

I don't really have anything of value to add to this thread. I just wanted to express my undying love for japanese food.
 
I eat (homemade) sushi most weeks, as long as theres no mayo or cream cheese in it then it should be fine. Also, although it is healthy avocado is quit high in fat so you might want to stay way from that aswell.
 
Apparently, avocado thickens your blood, so if you have any sort of condition with blood clots or clogged arteries, you may want to stay away from it.
 
Thanks for all the answers. :)

Well, I hate avocado, so that won't be a problem. I would probably go for the ones with only fish or crab or something, without the rice. And I made a mental note, no drowing the whole thing in soy sauce. Which I don't usually do anyway, because, well, I want to taste the sushi, not the soy sauce.

Not sure what style of sushi they make around here, I haven't actually been to the only sushi restaurant we have....so, I will have to have a look around and see what is on offer...and stay away from mayo, cream cheese and the likes.

And the one roll rule sounds good...can't go wrong with moderation...:)
 
I would probably go for the ones with only fish or crab or something, without the rice.
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It's kind of tough to get a roll without the rice...

Sashime is the version that's just fish... without rice.

Wasabi is the cooling looking green stuff on the plate with the sushi -that's the japanese horseradish and can be a little spicy for some -I love it but some people find it a bit hot.
Pickled ginger is also served as an accompanyment that's also nice and tasty..

Most sushi places i've seen - the only crab that's available is the fake crab - that's made fron pollock - for your first experience ith sushi - you might want to stick with better stuff.

the downside to sushi/sashime for me is that 1 roll is not satisfying at all... but eating with chopsticks does slow down the eating... so it helps but 1 roll does not do it for me at all..

If you've not had it before and feel like being experimental - put yourself at the mercy of the sushi chef.. and ask for what's fresh and let him surprise you...
 
Actually, asking a sushi chef what is fresh is considered an insult. It implies that he would serve anything that is less then fresh. Instead, ask what he or she would recommend for a first timer. Another thing to do is you don't dip the rice in the soy sauce. Pick up the sushi with the chopsticks and flip it over and dip the fish only into the sauce. This lightly coats the fish with sauce instead of the rice soaking up a big bunch. Never mix the wasabi with the sauce. That's something that many Americans do.

Me, I'll mix the wasabi and dunk rice first, because that's how I like it. It's not the Japanese way, though.
 
Trops said:
Actually, asking a sushi chef what is fresh is considered an insult. It implies that he would serve anything that is less then fresh. Instead, ask what he or she would recommend for a first timer. Another thing to do is you don't dip the rice in the soy sauce. Pick up the sushi with the chopsticks and flip it over and dip the fish only into the sauce. This lightly coats the fish with sauce instead of the rice soaking up a big bunch. Never mix the wasabi with the sauce. That's something that many Americans do.

Me, I'll mix the wasabi and dunk rice first, because that's how I like it. It's not the Japanese way, though.
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It might not be the traditional Japanese way, but I LOVE heaps of soy sauce on my sushi lol.
 
Trops said:
Actually, asking a sushi chef what is fresh is considered an insult. It implies that he would serve anything that is less then fresh. Instead, ask what he or she would recommend for a first timer. Another thing to do is you don't dip the rice in the soy sauce. Pick up the sushi with the chopsticks and flip it over and dip the fish only into the sauce. This lightly coats the fish with sauce instead of the rice soaking up a big bunch. Never mix the wasabi with the sauce. That's something that many Americans do.

Me, I'll mix the wasabi and dunk rice first, because that's how I like it. It's not the Japanese way, though.
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Horses for courses. The part of Japan I live in wasabi and soy sause are definitely mixed. Unless the wasabi is included on the underside of the fish by the chef. And no eating with chopsticks either! Fingers all the way.

But I agree with your policy. Eat it any way you want. Sushi and sashimi are the bomb!
 
mmmm sushi..... :drool5::drool5:

Don't really have much to add other than to also add my voice to those who have professed undying love of Japanese food :drool5:

You can get brown rice rolls here now, which is good, as it does lower the GI of the meal.. I find one roll is not enough, but two is too much LOL never stops me from eating them tho .. oh and.. I always mix the Wasabi with the soy.. mmmmmmm
 
I love sushi very much! Thanks for the information :)
 
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