For all those weight watchers out there, instead of ordering a hamburger, sushi rolls are a great choice. But some types of sushi are better than others.
Ordering Sushi
Sushi is a really healthy alternative because all of the healthiest of foods can be wrapped up into one roll! Carbs can be taken out as well. Try ordering with these tips:
- Order with brown rice
- try ordering with no rice, it can save more than 200 calories per roll
- make sure there is enough protein, because it will keep you fuller longer.
- If you aren’t a fan of raw fish, try ordering it sautéed
Do’s and Don’ts
When ordering sushi there are multiple ways of making it “skinny”. You can always ask the chef to substitute the rice for soy paper or rice paper if you are watching your carbs. The extra mayonnaise and sauces also add tons of calories to a sushi roll. Here are the choices of “love it”, “like it”, and “hate it” sushi we can find at a Japanese restaurant.
Love it!
This sushi contains no rice, mayonnaise, and fried foods. You can always substitute the rice for rice paper, soy paper, or nori. But it is preferred to not order nori because it is harder to wrap when no rice is present. This sushi contains fresh crab with a soy wrap, which makes it a very low-carb, low-calorie sushi.
Like it!
Although this sushi contains brown rice, it is still great for someone who is not watching their carbs but watching their calories. It contains avocado for some healthy fats and the meat is lean, not deep fried. Remember, you can always substitute normal rice for brown rice for a healthy alternative.
Hate It!
This sushi could be in the “hate it” section, although we don’t hate it because it is really is delicious. This one, however, can easily go over 500 calories because it is loaded with mayonnaise, fried meat, and other sauces. If you were to order a roll, the best idea would be to order it for the table so then each person could have a small sample.
