Health and Nutrition w eating sushi daily

Question
I'm addicted to sushi. If I skip a day or two of not eating, I wind up only eating sushi for a week straight! Is it safe, in terms of nutrition to consume sushi as one of my meals per day (lunch or dinner)? I know that the place I eat from is safe, that's not my concern. I've also heard that there is a link between sushi and higher incidence of stomach cancer? If I'm consuming sushi rolls, they are a balance of carbs, fat, and protein, so is it ok? Oh, and can you get fat from eating sushi? I only consume about 6-10 rolls per meal. Thank you  

Answer
Hello Noma!

   Thank you for your nutrition question.  Being raw and uncooked, sushi does have the potential to contain harmful bacteria that might otherwise be destroyed during the cooking process. In this regard, it is wise to eat sushi only from a reputable sushi restaurant where you are confident that the fish is fresh, clean and stored appropriately. Some studies have found a link between sushi consumption and a high incidence of stomach cancer in the Japanese population.

However, sushi can be considered healthy. It is rich in omega-3 fatty acids (known to be protective against heart disease) and - depending on the type of fish eaten - can be labelled a low-fat food. When the fish is eaten together with rice, seaweed and avocado, it is a perfectly balanced meal of carbohydrate, protein and fat.

-George Rapitis, Nutritionist
http://www.juiceblend.com

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