Spokane Sushi

Eating Sushi In Spokane Tastes Great And Is Great For You

While sushi in Spokane is still a very new idea for most people, we have some great opportunities to test our palates with this delicious cuisine.

The dictionary defines sushi as a Japanese dish consisting of small cakes of cold cooked rice flavored with vinegar, typically garnished with strips of raw or cooked fish, cooked egg, vegetables, etc.

If you are new to sushi, note that not all sushi is raw, there are various types of sushi that include cooked fish. Many people never enter a Spokane sushi restaurant in fear of consuming uncooked fish. There are several items on most sushi menus that include cooked fish such as California Rolls, also squid, clams and shrimp are often cooked.

Health Benefits Of Spokane Sushi

Spokane sushi can be a great way to eat for your health and enjoy it at the same time. The main ingredients of traditional Japanese sushi, raw fish and rice, are naturally low in fat, high in protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals. The key is to steer clear of Western style sushi which often contains mayonnaise, avocado and cream cheese. Be sure to watch your soy sauce intake also, as soy sauce is very high in sodium.

Spokane sushi prepared in the traditional way is naturally low in fat, the small amount of fat that may be found is rich in unsaturated fat Omega 3. Sushi fillings contain high levels of protein; fish, tofu, egg and of course shellfish. You also consume vitamins and minerals which are in the vegetables found in many sushi dishes.

While there are some health risks to eating sushi, most of them can be prevented if prepared properly. If you choose to make sushi at home be sure to by sashimi grade fish, which means the fish has been inspected and can be eaten raw.

Where To Find Sushi In Spokane

Raw Sushi and Island Grill
Shogun Restaurant
Sushi.com
Ichiban Sushi Lounge
Suki Yaki Inn

Eating healthy is a great start to making positive lifestyle changes. Be sure to also include daily exercise. Visit personal trainer Zach Hunt of Physzique Fitness in Spokane, and make this your first step to a better you.