South Beach Diet. Paleo Diet. Atkins Diet. Eat healthier. Count calories. Gluten-free.
There are so many choices to think about when it comes to your food.
I am definitely one that is overly conscience about what I consume and I’m truly in tune with how my body feels and functions thereafter. I absolutely adore Glamour Magazine and their articles that sheds light on topics that we as women deal with everyday. (See info on Breast Cancer here). Since food is a big topic for women, I came across this article that breaks down what most would consider “a healthy meal”. Here’s the breakdown of a typical sushi lunch explained by Glamour.
The breakdown: Two sushi rolls may seem like the perfect light lunch. It’s fish, right? But what most women don’t know is that a typical California roll contains the carb equivalent of two and a half to four slices of bread—that’s like eating two sandwiches filled with fake crab, avocado, and a teeny bit of veggies. Add a spicy tuna roll (another common choice) and you’re eating another mayo-laden tuna sammy. At 640 calories, these rolls aren’t terrible. But all those simple carbs are crowding out the protein and veggies.
…Excuse me while I pick my jaw up off of the floor.
After seeing this for the first time, I definitely stared at it. I am absolutely, positively (no…I’m serious – I mean it) in love with sushi. I’m definitely one that takes her caloric intake pretty seriously so this definitely took my by surprise. The solution? Here’s what they recommend:
What to eat instead: Order brown rice instead of white for more fiber, skip the mayo, and ask for your roll “easy on the rice”—or get a hand roll and hold the rice altogether. Then add a salad. You’ll get more omega-3s and cancer-fighting antioxidants.
Definitely check out the rest of the plates they break down here. You’ll be surprised how much you may be eating.
