6 Things to Avoid in Sushi

Sushi is a food trend that has become very popular in the US over the past few years. I love it and can easily eat a few rolls on my own. But that's a problem, many think sushi is very healthy, but some rolls are packed with calories and saturdated fat.

Sushi does not mean raw fish, but refers to vinigered rice that includes fish, which is often raw and vegetables wrapped in seaweed. Traditionally, it is very healthy, but Americans make it unhealthy by eating too much and adding ingredients to make it taste better but pack in the caloires.

Honoluluadvertiser.com lists some tips to keep sushi healthy:

-Avoid fried or battered foods, such as dumplings, tempura and spider rolls. Instead look for broiled, grilled or stemmed items. * Soup and sashimi are low in calories.

-Watch out for rolls with duck, eel and cheese, these are high in fat and calories.

- Soy sauce and miso soup are very high in sodium. If soy sauce is a must, request low-sodium or just use less.

-If you order a Japanese salad, avoid creamy dressings. Also stay away from mayonaises and cream cheese in the rolls you order.

-One roll may not satisfy your hunger--if that's the case, order two lower-calorie rolls and steammed vegetables, hijiki (cooked seaweed) or oshitashi (boiled spinich with soy sauce)

-Also know that Sushi is often uncooked, and may contain parasites or microorganismsthat cause food-borne illness. Pregnant women, young children, older adults, and people with immune conditions should noteat raw or partially cooked seafood.