Healthy Seafood: Sushi

February 20, 2014

Plenty of seafood is known for being a healthy addition to any diet. To that list you can add sushi, which is a great choice for those looking to eat healthy without sacrificing flavor. In this week’s blog, we’ll cover the individual components of sushi and their health benefits.

Fish

Fish is both low in calories and high in omega-3 fatty acids. Don’t take the “fatty” part of omega-3’s as a bad thing. On the contrary, omega-3’s are actually incredibly healthy and are only found in few other foods besides seafood. You can read our blog on omega-3’s here to learn more.

Rice

Rice has carbohydrates, protein, and is gluten-free.

Rice Vinegar

In addition to tasting great, rice vinegar has antibacterial properties, helps with digestion, and lowers your risk of high blood pressure.

Ginger

Ginger shares that antibacterial and digestive properties of rice vinegar, and strengthens your immune system.

Soy Sauce

Soy sauce gets a bad rap for its high sodium content, and while this is true, soy sauce also has protein, magnesium, potassium and iron. Go easy on the sauce to get the benefits of the flavor without overloading on sodium.

Nori

Nori is the seaweed used to wrap the sushi. It has plenty of vitamins, minerals, protein, and also keeps blood vessels healthy by preventing cholesterol buildup.

Wasabi

Like ginger and rice vinegar, wasabi also aids in digestion and is antiseptic.

Catonsville Gourmet: The Best Fresh Seafood in the Baltimore Area

Catonsville Gourmet is the perfect destination for fresh seafood, from crabmeat to rockfish to today’s fresh catch, in the Baltimore area. We offer the freshest seafood, delectable prepared foods, gourmet products and a unique dining experience.

Catonsville Gourmet’s goal is to offer impeccably fresh seafood, angus beef, delectable prepared foods, gourmet products and a unique dining experience close to home.

If you have any questions, please contact Catonsville Gourmet by calling 410-788-0005 or visit our website today! You can also follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and Pinterest.

Location: 829 Frederick Rd. Catonsville, MD. 21228

Source

http://www.besthealthmag.ca/eat-well/healthy-eating/the-health-benefits-of-sushi?slide=8