| Sushi has been a mainstay in restaurants along | | | | creatures. |
| the West Coast for decades, but it has only really | | | | It is High in Omega-3 Fatty Acids |
| "gone mainstream" across the United States in | | | | Much fuss has been made in the nutrition |
| the last 15 years or so. Perhaps the rising | | | | community over the last several years about the |
| popularity of sushi-eating was a natural reaction to | | | | importance of consuming plenty of Omega-3 |
| the fat-laden fast-food industry. | | | | fatty acids in our diets. These substances raise |
| Maybe people simply discovered its delectable | | | | levels of "good" cholesterol, help to lower blood |
| flavors and the good news spread. Whatever the | | | | pressure, and promote overall well-being and |
| reason, sushi has become the popular dining choice | | | | health in a variety of other ways too. |
| for millions of Americans each and every day. | | | | A lot of Sushi is Nutrient-Rich |
| And no wonder: sushi is not only delicious: it's good | | | | If you favor the seaweed-wrapped and |
| for you too. Here's why. | | | | vegetarian varieties, you're in luck! Seaweed and |
| It is Packed with Protein | | | | vegetables are rich with essential nutrients that |
| Many forms of sushi contain fish in one carnation | | | | improve vision, enrich blood, and promote cell |
| or another: either in its fleshy form or as roe. The | | | | metabolism. So if you ate sushi just for its tasty |
| protein that comes from fish products is | | | | properties, now you have even more reasons to |
| extremely lean and therefore is more | | | | visit your local sushi restaurant soon: it's good for |
| heart-healthy than eating meat from land-roving | | | | you. |