Sushis, sashimi, california makis… If it were up to us, we would eat at the Japanese restaurant every day (or almost…)! Unfortunately, for our health, it would be better to restrict ourselves and respect a certain weekly limit. "Sushi, usually made with seaweed, rice, vegetables and raw fish, is a pretty healthy alternative for a meal," dietitian Barbie Boules told Women's Health. However, she recommends consuming only between 10 and 15 pieces per week. It should not be abused to maintain a balanced diet and avoid having deficiencies or any other health problem due to raw fish. Oops…
Obviously, the primary risk here is mercury poisoning, since fish are the main cause of contamination for humans. "The more you opt for predators, which are at the top of the food chain, such as sharks or tuna, the more likely you are that they have ingested mercury", enlightens us in turn Claire Martin, co-founder of the site. Being Healthfull ('To be in good health' in VF). She therefore advises to avoid consuming this type of fish more than twice a week, regardless of how it is cooked.
Thus, abusing sushi could cause headaches, dizziness, developmental delays, brain damage or even organ failure… Yes, this is serious. But fortunately, some fish are much less affected by mercury than those mentioned above. Next time, we will favor salmon, crab, shrimp or eel. "To balance your meal, I recommend opting for a sushi mix including six pieces of low-mercury raw fish, then adding alternatives like vegetarian pieces or pieces made with cooked shrimp...", concludes the specialist Barbie Balls. Well noted!
