They always tell us that sushi makes you lose weight, when alas sushi makes you fat.
The reason, however, is not in the sushi itself, which after all is nothing more than a combination of rice, fish, seaweed that makes it a balanced and healthy dish. So let’s find out the reasons why sushi in general risks making us fat.

SUSHI MAKES YOU FAT: THAT’S WHY

As I mentioned in the introduction, it is not the sushi itself that is problematic. The problem is the supply of Japanese restaurants, whose sushi dishes range from ordinary nigiri to various types of maki, rolls and so on. The drama is right here.
Maki and the like are typically filled with other ingredients than just rice and raw fish.

There can be sauces like mayonnaise, spreadable cheeses like philadelphia, pieces of avocado and pieces of fry in them. Salmon is not often missing, but also tuna in oil. The reason? Try to make sushi more palatable even for those palates not used to eating fish.

The whole is irresistible, but the calories per piece go up.

The other problem is that most of the time, Japanese goers opt for the all you can eat option , which is never an ideal option if you are on a diet. In fact, the risk is to overeat.

Basic sushi contains some rice called sushi rice . It is a slightly sticky rice, treated with sugar and vinegar. In sweet preparations, such as for example to make mochi, a rice called glutinous is used instead .

Contrary to what the name may seem, rice is not called glutinous because it contains gluten (it does not contain it) but for its richness in amylopectin, a type of starch that contributes to giving it an almost sticky appearance.

When we eat too much sushi, we automatically eat not only more fat for the various accessory condiments I mentioned above, but also a lot of rice, which both for sushi and sweet mochi rice, has a fairly good glycemic index.

Finally, if we add saké, antipastino, tempura and dessert, in the end we can reach over a thousand calories.

Worse, the further damage soy sauce does – many people tend to abuse it without realizing it, when it should be used sparingly, due to its sodium content.

HOW TO EAT SUSHI WITHOUT FAT

Here is the ideal menu if we want to go to the Japanese to eat sushi.

Please note: Japanese cuisine is not limited to sushi only, and today there is greater awareness of this. You could also try other dishes, such as meat, or enjoy a plate of udon.

But let’s say you like sushi.
This menu is perfect for enjoying it without any sense of guilt.

Appetizer : edamame.
Kcal: about 120 per serving.
First course: mixed sashimi (raw fish), 6 pieces. Kcal: about 250 (averaging between the various types of fish, beware that the eel is the most caloric)
Second course: fish nigiri, 6 pieces or 7 pieces of hosomaki. Kcal. 170
Two california rolls or a temaki: about 100 kcal.
A glass of prosecco: 80 calories.
Mochi (ONE) at the end of the meal: about 100 calories. Alternatively, a small portion of green tea ice cream.

* sushi calories include wasabi and soy sauce toppings. 

Total for a full and very filling dinner. 720 calories.
If we eliminate the appetizer and drink a light coke, we reach 520 calories and we can afford the Japanese even if we are following a low-calorie diet.

And if you like Japan, try the 1975 Japanese Diet for Weight Loss.