Rhymes huh? Oishii (delicious in English) and sushi. Woooo… yummy! It’s a type of Japanese food. Oh man! My mouth’s salivating so much I’m feeling hungry already. I just had dinner by the way! Spicy salmon with mango sushi is simply godsend. My personal favourite. And to all sushi lovers out there, did you know that sushi has many health benefits?
A Little Background of Sushi-san
Sushi used to be just fermented fish and rice. Then, around AD 1336 – 1573, someone added vinegar to the rice for better preservation. As years went by, the Japanese became bored with just fish on top of rice. So, they got creative and added other toppings like pickled vegetables, eggs or tofu. And voila! It became what we all know today as sushi.
“Yummy! Getting hungry?” |
The Three Delicious Health Benefits
Traditional Japanese sushi, made up of mainly raw fish and rice, is low in saturated fat, and high in carbohydrates, protein, vitamins, and minerals. On top of that, sushi…
| 1) | Helps to combat cancer Fish toppings like salmon and mackerel are rich in Vitamin E. And Vitamin E is a fat-soluble anti-oxidant that protects your body cells from the adverse effects of free radicals (that damage cells and encourages cancerous growth) in your body. (see: NetDoctor) |
| 2) | Improves cell metabolism and reduces fatigue Dr Krebs, a British scientist, proved that vinegar helps to eliminate fatigue. He was even awarded a Nobel Prize for the discovery! Check out NaturoDoc.com for an interesting urine test to determine this! |
| 3) | Contains a high level of Omega-3 fatty acids Especially in cold water fish like salmon, tuna and sardine. And the benefits are aplenty. Like lowering your blood pressure, improving eyesight, fighting Alzheimer’s disease and protecting your cardiovascular system. (see: HealthCastle.com) |
Caution! Two Things to Look Out For…
A few points to take note of before you start to dig in…
| 1) | Excellent raw food handling practices Sushi chefs are usually well-trained to handle raw fish. Don’t take it for granted though. Always frequent restaurants that practise excellent food hygiene. The same goes to you if you decide to make your own sushi. |
| 2) | Mercury contamination in fish You probably know what mercury does to your body. Here’s a consumer guide to mercury in fish – A Guide to Staying Healthy and Fighting Back. Basically, avoid too much of swordfish, mackerel and tuna. |
Other Reasons to Love Sushi
Wow. What a spread! The embodiment of sushi and woman. Most guys are going to love this! LOL. Okay. Let’s not read too much into this! This used to be an uncommon Japanese practice known as Nyotaimori or body sushi. It is still not widely popularized today because the practice itself lies on a fine moral boundary and some conservative societies are unable to accept this.
For sushi lovers, be rest assured that the food is still relatively hygienic (the women take a bath before the display). And one advantage of Nyotaimori that you probably didn’t know – the food is kept warm at body temperature!
“Oh! What a spread!” |
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