101/365 Sashimi for Me! Me!

Friends and Fitness Enthusiasts,

I find eating raw fish to be one of the finer things in life. Whether it is served plain, wrapped in seaweed to a lump of sticky rice, or rolled up with avocado, cream cheese, crab meat, etc., I love it. Let's dive into the world of sashimi.

Sashimi is thinly sliced pieces of uncooked, raw fish. It is traditionally served with soy sauce and wasabi. Though fish do not loose any nutrients when they are cooked, I think that eating sashimi is a healthier way to go when eating seafood. Even after having a hefty serving, you will find yourself satisfied, not bursting at the seems. This is different from eating sushi. Sushi is often rolled up in seaweed with vinegared rice and can have a number of different fillings This is where you start to rack up the calories. You aren't able to control the amount of rice or cream cheese, etc. that your chef has wrapped with your sashimi so be aware of that. Still, sushi is still essentially raw so you won't find any unwanted fats from cooking oils or additional seasoning.

A serving of sashimi is considered 3 oz. and is about 120 calories; this is a little less than the size of a deck of cards. Just like cooked fish, sashimi is full of omega 3 fatty acids and protein; salmon is my favorite. If you have never tried sashimi, I highly recommend it. However, if you have any immune deficiency, eating raw fish may not be the best idea for you since there is a always a risk for bacteria or other pathogens to be in your food.

In health,

Lauren