THEthe sushi, For years now, has fully entered our diet. It likes because it is tasty, it is colorful and, eaten with the chopsticks, it retains its exotic charm. Yet when you decide to taste this Japanese dish, you need to carefully choose the restaurant so that the quality can be guaranteed. On the occasion of the World Sushi Day that occurs on June 18thlet’s find out with doctor Elisabetta Macorsininutritionist biologist of Humanitas Mater Domini And of the medical centers Humanitas Medical Care all the benefits and what to be careful.
Sushi: what benefits
«Sushi is a dish that can offer numerous nutritional benefits. I CRice blush provide energy to our body. Le pfish wheel They are essential for the growth and repair of fabrics. In addition, Omega 3, contained above all in blue fish and salmon, help reduce the risk of diabetes and heart disease. It should be emphasized that, Not being subjected to cooking, sushi keeps many vitamins intactincluding A, B1, B2 and B5 and D. To these are added vitamins A, B, C contained inLGA NORIwhich is also rich in fiber and minerals, such as iodine, magnesium, calcium and iron. However, it is necessary to report the Food fiber deficiencyin particular the soluble one. That’s why it’s important integrate a sushi -based diet with fruit and vegetables. Beware of “All You Can Eat” formulas Which can lead to excessive consumption, making this meal less healthy », recommends Dr. Macorsini.
Are there risks related to sushi consumption?
Sushi consumption does not only bring benefits: it can also be risky if the correct process of preparation for raw fish is not respected. «The latter, in fact, It must be knocked down at temperatures below -20 ° C for at least 24 hours To eliminate most bacteria and parasites harmful to health, “warns the expert. According to what the Ministry of Health: “Anisakidosis or anisakiasi is a parasitic infection of the gastrointestinal tract caused by the ingestion of raw fish or not sufficiently cooked containing the larvae of parasites belonging to the Anisakidae family. Once ingested, the anisakid larvae often die and do not cause ailments. In some cases, however, the live larvae can invade the mucous membrane of the stomach (gastric) or the intestine causing gastrointestinal anisakidosis “.
The bells from the alarm
“The acute form of the infection is generally that gastric, characterized by nausea, vomiting and pain in the “mouth of the stomach” which can appear from 4 to 6 hours after eating infested fish. In the intestinal form, signs and disorders (symptoms) can also occur 7 days later The infection with fever, increased white blood cells (leukocytosis), vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain and nausea. Sometimes, the larvae can pierce the gastrointestinal mucosa, causing bleeding. In rare cases the larvae are located outside the gastrointestinal system. They can also cause allergic manifestations of various degree ranging from haggle to conjunctivitis up to more serious cases, to anaphylactic shock “, continues the Ministry of Health.
Sushi: who has to avoid it
«Despite being a tasty dish, there are those who should Avoid sushi. Among these, for sure Children under 12 years oldwhose digestive system is not yet fully developed, the elderlymore susceptible to infections, as well as patients with particular pathologies and a compromised immune system. It should also be emphasized that The fish is part of the allergenic foodsso much so that many pediatricians advise to insert it in childhood nutrition only at the end of a path of introduction of all the other foods. Also, it’s not advisable For pregnant women. Those who really cannot do without it can choose the cooked variant », concludes Dr. Macorsini.
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