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ICHIZEN Japan Restaurant

BENEFITS OF SUSHI

Updated: Oct 17, 2021


Sushi Zurich

Sushi is a balanced, low-calorie source of food that contains several essential nutritional qualities. The sushi ingredients are simple, but their combinations open up a diverse range of senses that come in one bite. Sushi is a balanced combination of acidity with sweetness, crunchiness with softness, the intensity with sweetness. Easy to consume, it serves as many meals as it does as a snack. And sushi gives a feeling of fullness, faster than many other foods.

Among its ingredients:


  ・NORI SHEET

Nori sheet (seaweed leaf) contains multiple vitamins, mainly vitamin A, calcium, and iodine, which help the brain function correctly and prevent bad cholesterol from building up on the artery walls.

  • RICE

Rice, one of the most balanced cereals, is low in calories, rich in vitamin B1, phosphorus, and starch. It provides complex carbohydrates, a progressive source of energy—the fragrant acidity of rice vinegar and the sweet roundness of mirin coat the grains.

  • SOY

Soy is rich in magnesium, potassium, and iron. The fats in soy provide essential fatty acids against cholesterol. Being one of the oldest fermented sauces, it is an excellent condiment for endless combinations.

  • WASABI

Excellent source of vitamin C, Wasabi, also called Japanese horseradish, also has a beneficial effect on blood circulation and contains antioxidants.

  • GINGER

Ginger facilitates digestion and has antiseptic properties. Its function is to refresh the palate and the tongue to be able to fully taste the sushi recipes we are about to offer you.

Fish

  • FISH

Potassium, phosphorus, iron, zinc ... fish contain many micronutrients essential for the body and represent around 20% of protein. It has polyunsaturated fatty acids (Omega 3 and Omega 6), reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease.

  • AVOCADO:

Avocado is a high source of dietary fiber essential for digestion. It also provides unsaturated fatty acids, which help lower bad cholesterol, and it is largely used in different types of sushi recipes.

  • EDAMAME

Edamame beans are an excellent source of phosphorus, a mineral that plays an essential role in maintaining good bone health. They're also high in plant-based iron, making them an excellent choice for vegetarian enthusiasts.



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