Sushi is it good for you?
Sushi: Is It Good for You? Sushi is a term used for seaweed wrapped around cooked rice, raw or cooked fish, vegetables, and other ingredients. Sushi started as a way of preserving fish in seventh-century Japan, but has since evolved to describe a variety of food items. Sushi is a catch-all term. As a result, it can be hard to say whether sushi is healthy or not. Not all sushi is created equally. Some sushi features toppings such as mayonnaise, thick soy sauce, and other dressings that add fat, sugar, and sodium to the dish. However, there are many known health benefits available from staple sushi ingredients such as seaweed, rice, and fish. Nutrition Information Sushi nutrition information varies based on ingredients. For example, one Southern Tsunami California roll contains: Calories: 628 Fat: 5 grams Cholesterol: 0 milligrams Sodium: 1,038 milligrams Carbohydrates: 129 grams Fiber: 5 grams Sugar: 10 grams Protein: 15 grams The fish used in many types of sushi is filled with om...