Today I Learned Sushi Isn’t Raw- A blog about the health benefits of eating Sushi

Sushi is a popular Japanese dish made with cooked rice and various toppings. It’s usually served as an appetizer or snack and can also be served as a meal. Sushi has been around for hundreds of years, so it’s no surprise that there are many health benefits to eating this delicious food. In this post, I’ll go over what sushi is, why it’s good for you, how to make it at home and some tips for enjoying this tasty dish!

What is Sushi?

Sushi is a Japanese dish you can make with rice and other ingredients. You can serve it with soy sauce and wasabi but you can prepare it with raw fish or meat.

Sushi is usually you can serve in rolls or as individual pieces on top of a small rice bowl. Sushi is best called ‘maki’ or ‘nigiri’, which are both types of sushi you can roll around fillings such as fish (sashimi), meat (tempura) or vegetables (inari).

Health Benefits of Sushi

Sushi is a great source of protein. It contains 20-25 grams of protein per three-ounce serving, which is about the size of your palm. Since it’s low in fat, you can eat more than one piece of Sushi and still be within your recommended daily calorie range.

Sushi also contains various vitamins and minerals your body needs to stay healthy, including calcium, magnesium and iron. Its high content of omega-3 fatty acids you can show to improve cardiovascular risk factors such as high blood pressure or high cholesterol levels by lowering triglycerides (fats) in the bloodstream. Sushi is also full of fibre, so the foods to digest slowly, which helps stabilize blood sugar levels, making them less likely to spike after eating sugary foods or drinking alcohol later that evening!

Helpful Tips for Eating Sushi

• Eat sushi with chopsticks.
• Eat sushi in moderation.
• Don’t eat sushi if you have a fish allergy.
• Don’t eat sushi if you are pregnant.
• Don’t eat sushi if you are allergic to wasabi – it’s spicy!

The Secret to Making Your Sushi

This section will walk you through a basic recipe for making your own sushi.

• Start with a bamboo mat, which will help you roll the sushi and prevent it from falling apart.
• Use a sharp knife to cut the fish into thin slices.
• Use another, even sharper knife to cut up your vegetables and rice (no need to be too precise). The key here is having sharp knives! They’re essential in all areas of life, from cooking this meal to doing other things around the house or office!

Finally, don’t forget about seasoning! Sushi tastes best when some salt or soy sauce has been added—remember not to overdo it because there’s already plenty of salt in those fishy bites!

It can be good for you.

Sushi is a great source of protein if you eat it in moderation. It’s low in calories and a good source of vitamins and minerals, but that doesn’t mean you can eat as much sushi as you want.

The fish used to make sushi can contain mercury, which is toxic for humans. Mercury levels vary depending on the type of fish used, so check with your doctor before eating too much raw fish or sushi!

Conclusion

Sushi is an amazing food that is full of health benefits. It’s important to know what you’re getting into before you try it, but if you do your research and keep all of these tips in mind, then eating sushi can be much easier than you think!