I love it when you can change a man’s mind…
August 24, 2009 by Heather
Filed under Health & Wellness
I have been a sushi-lover for quite a while. You can’t beat the health benefits! It’s a filling, low-calorie meal that’s high in protein, healthy fats and even has a bit of veggies.
Needless to say, if you like to go out to eat, it’s a great option versus a bar and grill (our usual choice). But, turning my husband onto sushi has been quite difficult. He’s very particular about fish in general, so raw fish is just that much worse. (“Is this salmon?” “It smells fishy.” “Is this fresh fish?” “Are those scales?” “I think this will taste fishy.”)
You get the picture. But, I’ve slowly turned him onto a few good sushi restaurants over the last couple of years, being sure to order him the “safe” sushi (read: no eel) and he has finally converted!
If you are new to sushi, here is a great reference. Most options are great, but as this article states, beware of those labeled “spicy” or “philly”. These contain mayo or cream cheese, which adds extra fat you don’t need. (Mind Over Mayo, remember?) Also, anything tempura means fried in oil! Stay away and opt for a California Roll!
My husband's first time at sushi. Red Sushi at the Golden Nugget, Las Vegas
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I *LOVE* sushi!
But, since I’m a vegetarian, I stick to veggie sushi. My favorite is avocado roll. Recently I tried some fish sushi. A mango shrimp roll. Absolutely DELICIOUS!
Yum! That sounds delicious! I love that there are so many different combinations out there now. I love avocado in my rolls.
So a spicy tuna roll is bad? i know there is no cream cheese in it but there is mayo in it?
Tammi – I believe most spicy tuna rolls are made with mayo. But, the tuna is great for you! I hate to deem anything “bad” for you. I’m definitely in the camp that everything in moderation is OK. Especially with sushi, there is not that much mayo used when making the roll. It’s not the healthiest sushi option, but as long as you count the calories, go for it! I say Mind Over Mayo in most cases, but I enjoy a spicy tuna roll on occassion as well.
When it comes to sushi, I’m a big fan of sharing with the table. So, if you order a spicy tuna roll, order something less caloric like a veggie roll or salmon roll. Then you get a taste of everything!