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The Healthiest Sushi Options You Should Order – And Why - Cleveland Clinic
Sushi is perceived as a well-rounded food choice, not least because one roll alone can pack in satisfying carbs, tasty vegetables and fresh fish. Piling on the sauces or tempura shrimp tastes even more delicious, although you might suspect that these sushi rolls aren’t quite as good for you.
So just how healthy is sushi? And is sushi fattening? Dietitian Maxine Smith, RD, LD, shared what’s best to order at a Japanese restaurant — and what’s best eaten in moderation.
What are the health benefits of sushi?
“Sushi can contain a lot of the different food groups wrapped up in one,” Smith says. This means you’ll get protein, carbs, fat, antioxidant nutrients (vitamin E and C), and fat-soluble vitamins such as B12 and K.
Sushi is perceived as a well-rounded food choice, not least because one roll alone can pack in satisfying carbs, tasty vegetables and fresh fish. Piling on the sauces or tempura shrimp tastes even more delicious, although you might suspect that these sushi rolls aren’t quite as good for you.
So just how healthy is sushi? And is sushi fattening? Dietitian Maxine Smith, RD, LD, shared what’s best to order at a Japanese restaurant — and what’s best eaten in moderation.
What are the health benefits of sushi?
“Sushi can contain a lot of the different food groups wrapped up in one,” Smith says. This means you’ll get protein, carbs, fat, antioxidant nutrients (vitamin E and C), and fat-soluble vitamins such as B12 and K.