How many pieces of Sushi should I eat per meal?

Dancing Eel Roll. Photo credit: Yisushibar.com/
Are you a tempura lover? Or is the dragon roll your absolute favorite? Don't worry...you can still eat some of your specialty favorites except you have to pay attention to your proportion and the time to eat them. For example, when I was experimenting the sushi diet, I started off by eating 4-6 pieces of California rolls for breakfast. For lunch, I would eat one of my favorites...6-8 pieces of the Eel Rolls. When it is dinner, I would go back to eating something more clean like 8-12 pieces of Salmon Roll dipped a little bit low sodium soy sauce and a little bit of wasabi. Nothing fried or with cream cheese. If you want to eat tempura, eel, dragon, crunchy calamari, spider, crispy spicy tuna, etc., do that for lunch. In general, I would stay away from any specialty sushis at night and eat them during the day. Enjoy your sushi!!

Is It Safe To Eat Sushi?

In general, most sushis are safe to eat. Although, there are some precautions that you must know before consuming raw fish. Some seafood contains levels of mercury. The FDA recommends that certain type of people should avoid the consumption of raw fish. These individuals includes: pregnant women, women who are nursing, older adults, individuals with weak immune systems, low stomach acidity, and allergic reaction to shellfish. Lastly, you want to be sure that it is a reputable sushi establishment. Whenever I go to a sushi restaurant, I usually pop my phone out and do a quick Yelp review. Many users will post their experience. Read through a few reviews and then decide.

One helpful hint, if you're eating raw fish, it may be a benefit to add a little wasabi and ginger. I heard that wasabi may help kill any bacteria.

White Rice versus Brown Rice Sushi?

I think it's safe to say that brown rice is healthier than white rice in many ways. There are many articles on the web discussing the benefits between the two but I'll try to keep it simple and summarize it. To achieve your ideal weight, it is very important to understand the nutritional benefits of brown rice versus white rice for weight loss.



WHITE RICE - Refined/Processed, Lower Nutritional Value, Less Calories





BROWN RICE - Whole Grain, Higher Nutritional Value, More Fiber, Manganese, Phosphorus, B1, B3, & B6, Ability To Suppress Hunger, & Assist In Weight Reduction




OTHER HEALTH BENEFITS IN BROWN RICE

• Lowers Cholesterol Levels
• Protects Against Heart Disease
• Reduces the Risk of Diabetes
• Can Help Lower Blood Pressure
• Reduces the Risk of Developing Metabolic Syndrome
• Reduces the Risk of Childhood Asthma
• Prevents the Formation of Gallstones
• Can Help Prevent Weight Gain

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