Health Benefits of Sushi

 Sushi is not only delicious, but it’s also very good for you. It is a wonderful bonus to be able to eat the food you love without paying the price for your indulgence. Great claims have been made for the health benefits of the typical Japanese diet of fish and rice. For example, average life expectancy for both women and men in Japan is one of the highest in the world.
Some of the health benefits of sushi include its ability to lower blood pressure, decrease levels of “bad” cholesterol in the body, improve hormone balance, increase the metabolism, prevent certain cancers, aid in the health of your gastrointestinal system, boost circulation, build strong bones, and improve the strength of your immune system. No matter where you are in the world, or what your personal preferences are for food, there is a good chance that you have eaten, seen, or been intrigued by sushi. This staple of Japanese cuisine has been around for nearly 700 years, although what we think of as sushi in the modern world only came around approximately 200 years ago. When discussing sushi, particularly its health benefits, it is important to remember that sushi comes in endless varieties, so the health benefits will similarly shift depending on what rolls you choose.
The dried seaweed that most sushi rolls are wrapped in is called Nori. According to askmen.com nori, “contains a dictionary’s worth of health benefits: It’s high in many vitamins and minerals including iodine; zinc; calcium; vitamins A, E, C, and K; fiber; and protein.”
Wasabi acts as an antimicrobial agent as well as an anti-inflammatory. Wasabi also improves liver health. According to 3fatchicks.com, “Wasabi is linked with certain other foods like broccoli and cabbage, which contain a set of chemicals that help to promote liver health.”
Ginger is used to cleanse the palate after each bite of sushi.  Ginger relieves sinus congestion, lowers cholesterol levels, and limits blood clots in the same way aspirin does.
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