Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Sushi- One of the healthiest foods in the world



Sushi is known as one of the best inventions from Asia. Although, sushi is most commonly linked to the Japanese heritage, it actually began in China during the 7th Century.

When I hear the word Sushi I think yummy… Not only sushi is inexpensive but quick to make. Sushi could be categorized as fast food, even though it does not have nearly half as many calories a cheese burger does.

So the good news is that sushi is not only delicious, but it's also healthy. For all my sushi lovers reading this blog, I found the exact number of calories on some of the most popular sashimi (no rice) or maki (rice), and while it depends on how much you eat, a sushi restaurant is certainly a safe place for someone who wants a healthy meal.

  • Avocado Roll 140 calories / Fat: 5.7g / Carbs: 28g / Protein: 2g
  • California Roll 255 calories / Fat: 7g / Carbs: 38g / Protein: 9g
  • Cucumber Roll 145 calories / Fat: 0g / Carbs: 30g / Protein: 6g
  • Spicy Tuna Roll 290 calories / Fat: 11g / Carbs: 26g / Protein: 24g
  • Shrimp Tempura Roll 508 calories / Fat: 21g / Carbs: 64g / Protein: 20g
  • Salmon & Avocado Roll 304 calories / Fat: 8.7 / Carbs: 42g / Protein: 13g

If you buy sushi at school or at the little restaurant around the corner, a roll of 6 to 8 pieces could cost around $6 and at a fancy restaurant it could cost $10. As you might notice there isn’t much difference. There is no way you can’t go broke with sushi.

Check for the closest sushi restaurant in your area, go to Cityguide a great search engine.

Missthinwallet says: Sushi Siam Yama is my all time’s favorite restaurant in Boca Raton; I usually get the Osama roll (salmon tempura, avocado and cucumber). Tell me which is your favorite?

Love,

missthinwallet

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