Lets talk about sushi

Who don't like to eat sushi? i hardly find someone who don't like them, but in my case, i loooooove sushi to the extream that i can eat them everyday. So during my pregnancy it's kinda torturing when i cant eat sushi for 9 whole month. Says who? says the pregnancy books and experienced mommies. That's why right after confinement i'll buy sushi everytime i saw them and since i've started working again i can say that i had some sushi everyweek. Well they are not really hard to find after all. In fact yesterday i went to Jusco to buy pampers for my baby and i bought some sushi for dinner.

But last night it suddently came across my mind, since i'm trying to lose weight an all,is it healthy to eat sushi or to be exact, can i gain more weight if i eat sushi? Because eating a lot of carbo can lead to weight gain and one main ingredient in sushi is the sticky rice. But then again, there's no oil or butter used to make sushi coz it's basically not cook, not fry at least. So the dilemma is, will the sushi sabotage my diet. I'm now either 'not so sure' OR i'm in denial because i like sushi.hehehehe.

So i did some research and this is what i've found:

The main ingredients of sushi, raw fish and rice are naturally low in fat (with the exception of some rolls, especially Western style rolls), high in protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals. Specifically:

Fats: Most seafood are naturally low in fat; and what fat is found in them is generally rich in unsaturated fat Omega-3. Since sushi is often served raw, no fat is introduced in its preparation.
Proteins: Fish, tofu, seafood, egg, and many other sushi fillings contain high levels of protein.
Vitamins and Minerals: These are found in many of the vegetables used for sushi.
Carbohydrates: These are found in the rice and the vegetables.

Not much help here coz it doesnt say how much is the cholesterol and calories contains in the sushi.

So i search again and found this snd this:

Even the varieties of fish used in sushi-tuna, salmon, and eel-contain fewer than 200 calories per four-ounce serving. That's about half what you'd get with a prepared steak. Shrimp and octopus are even lower, at only 100 calories per serving. And the fatty fish calories pack the nutritional power of not only protein, B-vitamins, and minerals like selenium, but also Omega-3 fatty acids. It plays a role in maintaining a healthy heart, and metabolism as well. The Omega-3's improves conditions such as arthritis, psoriasis, and depression.

Nori, rice and vegetables add another mere 150 calories per serving. These calories provide more vitamins, minerals, and fiber, especially if brown rice is used, and provide a good source of carbohydrates to complement the fish protein. Even wasabi can claim its own small health benefit, being rich in vitamin C.

While the raw fish used in sushi is considered higher in many enzymes and nutrients than its still heart-healthy cooked counterpart, certain individuals, including pregnant women and those with immune disorders, should not eat raw fish or shellfish, because of the risk of exposure to bacteria such as Listeria monocytogenes, and parasites. These risks may be considered minimal, as long as the restaurant is reputable and obtains and maintains its fish according to high quality standards.

i think that info helps. So, i can eat sushi but to avoid consuming too much calories choose a regular sushi with rice, fish and seaweed and avoid the one with cream and sauce, fine by me as long as i can eat sushi...yeaayyyyyyy.