{"id":2730,"date":"2016-09-07T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-09-07T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/dangers-of-sushi\/"},"modified":"2024-11-14T09:29:00","modified_gmt":"2024-11-14T07:29:00","slug":"dangers-of-sushi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/nutrition-blog\/dangers-of-sushi\/","title":{"rendered":"Why sushi isn\u2019t good for you"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sushi\u2019s healthy, right? It\u2019s good for your nutrition?<\/strong> Wrong! Yes, the fresh fish used is good for you: the tuna and salmon usually used are packed with omegas<\/a>. However, as a general rule, sushi<\/strong> isn\u2019t a good choice if you\u2019re trying to follow a healthy diet \u2013 one that\u2019s focused on low-GI carbohydrates,<\/strong> healthy lean proteins<\/strong> and fats. Here are a few reasons why.<\/p>\n

1. Hidden sugar
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\nIt doesn\u2019t seem like the usual suspect but sushi rice is laden with sugar, which is a big no-no if you want to improve your nutrition. That\u2019s because it\u2019s soaked in a rice vinegar and sugar solution. What\u2019s more, some of the mayo used carries a lot of sugar too.<\/p>\n

2. Carbohydrate overload<\/strong><\/p>\n

The rice used to make sushi is a short-grain white rice. We\u2019re not saying rice is bad for you (it\u2019s a great option if you\u2019re gluten intolerant, for example) but this white rice is the least healthy of the rice types. It has a higher glycaemic index, meaning that it\u2019ll spike your blood sugar and leave you ravenous much more quickly.\u00a0 Since the majority of your average piece of sushi rice (75% in most cases!), you\u2019re getting a lot of carbohydrates with every bite (and relatively low levels of protein and healthy fats). You won\u2019t feel satiated for long.<\/p>\n

3. Sodium danger
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\nBoth the sushi rice and the soy sauce are very salty. This won\u2019t help bring down your blood pressure…<\/p>\n

Make your dinner a little healthier with these tricks:<\/p>\n