The Health Benefits Of Making Sushi
By William Gold
People often talk about sushi and kosher sushi as being a healthy food and in general it is considered a healthy alternative to many meals today in particular the fast foods, pizzas, subs, burgers and other bar food, to name a few. We understand that fish, and therefore sushi, contain a lot of Omega-3 fatty acids, which have number of health benefits including lowering blood pressure, maintaining the nervous system and fighting blood clots. But what else is sushi doing for me?
The biggest thing in terms of health is that sushi, all kinds including kosher sushi, is all natural (the meat, the rice, the vegetables, etc) so it”s not processed like fast food. That in and of itself is huge when speaking about health, but there is more to it. A big concern today is too many carbohydrates and yes rice has a fair amount of them. However, if you are someone who is carb counting then sashimi is your answer. Sashimi is the wonderful fish without the rice and thus making sushi in sashimi form is really easy.
Here are some numbers to keep in mind. Remember these are general numbers for the following sushi rolls, so they are not exact. This is because each Itamae (sushi chef) can use slightly different ingredients as well as add and subtract ingredients to better suite his or her palate and idea of making sushi. Also keep in mind that two to three rolls of kosher sushi, or others, can fill the average person though many people can eat more and less than that.
For an avocado roll, which includes nori (seaweed) rice and avocado, there are 140 calories, 7 grams of fat, 28 grams of carbs, 5.8 grams of fiber and 2.1 grams of protein. A California roll, one of the most popular to date, consisting of nori, rice, cucumber and imitation crab meat, has 255 calories, 7 grams of fat, 38 grams of carbs, 5.8 grams of fiber and 9 grams of protein. A spicy tuna roll, another popular one, consisting of nori, rice, tuna, .5 tablespoon of mayonnaise and hot chile, has 290 calories, 9 grams of fat, 26 grams of carbs, 3.5 grams of fiber and 24 grams of protein.
These are just a few of the most popular rolls available. However this should give a good indication that this is in fact a very healthy alternative meal that is always rich in fiber, and Omega-3 fatty acids. And if you put a little more research into you can decide exactly what sushi to eat to fit your health needs. And making sushi is always a fun and easy option, too.
About The Author
William Gold, the author of this article, has researched Making Sushi extensively. If you are in need of Kosher Sushi, SushiMaven.com has a wide selection and offers unbeatable prices and service.
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