Add More Fun and Flavor to Home-Made Meals
“ARE YOU SICK AND TIRED OF SERVING THE SAME MENU TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS? EVERYTIME YOU HAVE GUESTS OVER, DO YOU PULL OUT THE TAKE-OUT MENUS? ARE YOU CLUELESS ABOUT HOW TO MAKE MORE INTERESTING DISHES THAN PASTAS AND PIZZAS? DOES THE THOUGHT OF MAKING JAPANESE FOOD SCARE YOU?"
Discover the secrets of making the ever-popular and exotic (not to forget healthy) Sushi dishes
Who doesn’t love Japanese food? It's delectable, healthy and definitely fun to eat. The cute little Sushi and Sashimi rolls, with their careful combination of nutritious ingredients, are not only good for your taste buds, but your entire body. That’s not all. Sushi has very low carb content, so if you are a health freak or plan to go on a diet- this is your best bet. Every Sushi dish is a like a masterpiece, packed with nutrition! The recipe is in one word- ingenious!!
Some Quick Facts About Japanese Food
After Reading This, You’ll Surely Have
More Appreciation for Sushi
- Fact: Japan stands at the number one position in the world in terms of life expectancy, which is 79 years for men and a staggering 86.1 years for women (source: The United Nations).
- Fact:Only 6 in 100,000 Japanese women are diagnosed with breast cancer, which is 20 times less than the cases in most countries.
- Fact: The rate of lung cancer among the Japanese is lower than people from other parts of the world. Professor Toshiro Takezaki concluded in a study that even though people in Japan smoke as much as UK citizens, the rate of lung cancer in Japan is only two-thirds as high as the latter. Are these the benefits of having a protein-rich culinary lifestyle? You decide!!
The Various Health Benefits of Sushi:
Include Sushi in Your Diet and Add Years to Your Life
The growth is Sushi’s popularity in the West is unprecedented so much so that it is outselling the BLT sandwich in several places in the US.
It is fast becoming a staple food item, alongside pizza and curry. Despite the surging popularity of the dish, some people tend to have misconceptions about Sushi. You can’t really blame them.
With a main ingredient like raw fish, which is wrapped in seaweed, who wouldn’t be worried??
If you happen to be one of these people, with doubts about Sushi, here are some straight facts that will clear all your doubts:
- The toasted seaweed sheets, known as Nori, used to roll Sushi are rich in Vitamin A, B, C and Niacin. It also improves the digestive process.
- The Sushi rice is sodium free and low in fat.
- The fish used in Sushi is an excellent source of protein and minerals.
That’s not all…
Even the condiments that are served with Sushi dishes have several health benefits:
- Soya, which is the principal ingredient in soya sauce, helps to lower breast cancer and reduce menopausal symptoms. Soya is also a source of high-quality protein, and is cholesterol free.
- Ginger or 'gari', often served alongside Sushi, helps to fight bacteria and improve digestion.
- Wasabi or Japanese horseradish also helps to kill the bacteria found in raw fish. It is generally provided with Sushi dishes as a garnish.
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