Sushi is healthy

I had Sushi a few weeks ago, so I thought I could dedicate an entry to this delicious food. Apart from the risks, which are very low if we consider that a huge number of people in the world loves eating sushi nowadays, it also has tons of health benefits. Did you know that?

For a person with normal health, sushi has many health benefits. All dishes [...] are low in saturated fat and high in protein. There may be a slight load in carbohydrates in thick sushi rolls, but it is negligible for nigiri sushi since they are small in amount.

High content of fish oil is the main health factor which promotes a healthy cardiovascular system. The hikarimono, or shiny fishes [...] contain the highest amounts of EPA and DHA omega3 fats. [...]. These fishes are also high in vitamin E which is a powerful antioxidant.

Nori contains a great source of minerals found in the ocean and vinegar acts as an important factor in promoting cell metabolism. [...]

from Sushi Encylopedia

Have I convinced you? :) Do you like/eat sushi? I love both sushi and maki, but I have never tried Sashimi. How is it?

Sushi and Maki I ate