The endocrinologist assessed the benefits of the ingredients included in the sushi

Sushi is not a diet food, but it can be quite healthy. Natalia Kovaleva, an endocrinologist and nutritionist at Ecofamily Clinic, told about this on Thursday, June 18.

The specialist told the Health Mail that fish, which is part of sushi, is especially fatty: salmon, tuna, eel, is good for the thyroid gland, cardiovascular system and hormonal levels, as it contains protein and Omega-3.

The seaweed (nori) used in sushi preparation contains iodine, which is also useful, she added.

At the same time, white ground rice is used to make sushi, which is watered with a special dressing that contains rice vinegar, salt, sugar and some other ingredients. These are mostly fast carbohydrates with a high glycemic index. That is, blood sugar jumps sharply after such a portion, insulin spills out, and the feeling of hunger will quickly return.

Kovaleva noted that the daily allowance for a person who monitors weight and does not exercise professionally is 6-8 pieces per day. For example, there are about 450-550 calories in one Philadelphia set, that is, it is a full lunch or dinner.

The nutritionist recommended not to eat sushi on an empty stomach. First you should drink a glass of water, eat a salad of fresh vegetables, and only then — sushi.

She added that the best choice for a figure is sashimi (fish without rice), nigiri (fish on top of a small lump of rice), as well as rice—free rolls wrapped in cucumber (Naruto), or sushi with chuka seaweed — they contain a minimum of carbohydrates and fiber.

The expert also named the most high—calorie options - baked rolls with mayonnaise and cheese, warm deep-fried tempura and eel in sweet sauce. Therefore, it is better to avoid them, she concluded.

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In turn, Candidate of medical Sciences, nutritionist Daria Rusakova warned on June 1 that sushi and rolls could cause serious poisoning. If the technology of production and storage of raw materials is violated, these dishes can cause severe poisoning, multiple organ failure and even death. 360.ru .

Earlier, Ekaterina Titova, senior lecturer at the Department of Pathophysiology and Clinical Pathophysiology at the Institute of Biology and Human Pathology at Pirogov University, gastroenterologist, said that excessive consumption of large portions of sushi and rolls can negatively affect the pancreas.

According to her, this is due to the high calorie content and salt content, which forces the body to work at its limit, producing enzymes for both the digestion of carbohydrates (rice) and fats (cheese, sauces).