Is eating raw fish in sushi actually bad for my health?!
Answers: I'm a teen. I like sushi but i was wondering if the raw fish is bad for me..
No, the Japanese and Eskimos eat raw fish as a staple and they have the lowest accurance of heart disease in the world. The largest risk you take is in getting "bad seafood" which is contaminated either by the handling process or due to chemicals in the water. But as long as you aren't eating things like blowfish you should be fine. Also, watch your intake of shellfish (crab, lobster, shrimp, etc) as it is high in cholesterol.
no
Nope- a million japanese can't be wrong! enjoy!
no, but you should ensure that it is absolutely fresh. caution should be exercised when pregnant; pregnent women should always avoid raw or undercooked meats and seafood, including salamis and other deli meats and soft cheeses as the listeria bacteria sometimes present can affect the health of the unborn baby and result in miscarriage.
There is nothing wrong about eating the raw fish in sushi. For culinary, sanitary, and aesthetic reasons, fish eaten raw must be fresher and of higher quality than fish which is cooked.
Professional sushi chefs are trained to recognize good fish. Important attributes include smells, color, and being free of obvious parasites that normal commercial inspection do not detect (many go undetected).
Only ocean fish are used raw in sushi; freshwater fish are more likely to harbor parasites that are harmful to humans if uncooked.
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the Japanese have been eating it for thousands of years and there still here !!! I rest my case
no its not
No, it's not but if you worry there are many kinds of sushi that don't contain raw fish.
its not cooked so it has fewer calories. yeah i guess its healthy.
I've been eating sushi for 30 years, and I'm still here. Always make sure you get it from a reputable restaurant. If you're buying from a fish market, be sure to get sushi grade fish. Keep it cool, don't let it sit out, and eat it fairly soon. In short, follow general food safety rules. Enjoy. I love sushi. (Now I'm hungry for it.)
sushi chefs may correct me here but most fish that are served raw are atleast flash-frozen to kill off potential parasites
though i have seen places where chefs pluck live fish (as well as crustaceans like lobsters) out of a bowl to serve to guests
No. It is only bad if the raw stuff is not handled properly.
absolutely not, raw fish is much more healthier than cooked/fried fish.
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I suggest you be careful, since lately sushi has become such a hip dish, everyone wants a piece of the profit some aren't careful enough in watching their hygiene. I just recommend you to be careful in choosing where you buy your sushi and if your expecting, its best just to stay away altogether... ITADAKIMASU...
I sometimes make sushi with cucumber, or celery as the filling
When I make at home I use smoked salmon for the fish..
I think if it's really fresh its fine.
what do u think