Making Healthy Sushi Choices

Editor’s Notes

Came across an interesting article in the December 2009 issue of Men’s Health Magazine about sushi being nutritional powerhouse. . . if it’s done right. I guess it’s kind of like the Subway diet - no mayonnaise, and no cheese. In sushi world, this means avoid imitation crab mixed in mayo and pass on the philly cheese roll.

Here are the tips they offered to stay on a ‘health roll’ (love the pun, nicely done Men’s Health!)

1. Request sesame seeds on rolls, since it contains brain-boosting magnesium. You can also request masago (fish eggies), which is a great source of omega-3s.

2. Always ask what’s fresh!!! Men’s Health recommends Alaska Wild Salmon, farmed rainbow trout, or Pacific Halibut. I’ve personally never the last two in sushi form, nonetheless, they all contain lots of protein and omega-3s.

3. For the california/alaska roll fans, ask the sushi chef to substitute your rolls with real crab meat, instead of the random fish-mix filler and mayo they usually use. According to Men’s Health, imitations have less than half the protein and hardly any omega-3s.

4. Avoid the Fryer - this means no Shrimp Tempura!?!!!!? I don’t agree with this one. I’ve always been taught anything is okay to eat in smaller portions.

Salmon Roll is HEALTHY!

Here’s their roll list from best to worst:
Salmon Roll (best)
Avocado Roll
Cucumber Roll
California Roll
Shrimp Tempura Roll
Philadelphia Roll (worst)

To see more of Men’s Health Magazine’s Sushi Health facts, click below.-> www.MensHealth.com/sushi