Sushi is a pretty broad category as far as entrees go.
On the one hand, you can walk into a high-end omakase restaurant and spend hours enjoying single-bite plates of some of the freshest and most flavorful fish in the world. On the other hand, you can sit down at an all-you-can-eat sushi joint and order countless rolls made with all kinds of ingredients, from spicy tuna to shrimp tempura to cream cheese. And while both experiences certainly have their time and place, they’re nutritionally very different.
Merriam-Webster defines sushi as “cold rice dressed with vinegar, formed into any of various shapes, and garnished especially with bits of raw seafood or vegetables.” Sure, you can find sushi filled with pretty much anything. But most often, sushi is made with some combination of rice, fish, and vegetables like cucumber, avocado, and cucumber. Think: shrimp- or tuna-topped nigiri, imitation crab-filled California rolls, or seaweed-wrapped hand rolls with avocado and salmon.
That said, just how nutritious is sushi?
The nutrient profile of sushi—that is, the combination of macronutrients (protein, carbs, and fat) and micronutrients (vitamins and minerals)—really depends on the ingredients being used. But in general, a sushi meal will deliver a few things: “Eating sushi can be a great way to load up on healthy fats (like omega-3 fatty acids), high quality protein, selenium, and many other key nutrients,” says Lauren Manaker, M.S., R.D.N., L.D., the author of Fueling Male...
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