![]() ![]() My motivation for writing this article is not to instill fear into people who eat sushi, but rather to raise awareness of the potential adverse health effects of eating sushi frequently. ![]() Whether you are an avid sushi eater or only have a sushi salad once every blue moon, it is important to be mindful of what you are putting into your body. Eating a lot of kanikama can also cause an upset stomach and other digestive issues, especially for those with weak stomachs. Many have called kanikama the “hot dog of seafood” because of all the questionable ingredients that is is comprised of. There are, however, a lot of processed food additives in imitation crab, making it not the best nutritional option. In terms of health risks, there are no deep concerns for mercury levels in kanikama. It is essentially composed of a grinded up mixture of fish called surimi. Imitation crab, also known as kanikama, is another popular sushi salad ingredient. Additionally, salmon is full of many important nutrients that people do not incorporate into their diets otherwise, such as omega-3 fatty acids. This is largely due to the fact that most of the salmon that we eat is farmed and not from the wild. Salmon has very low levels of mercury and other toxins, and is safe to eat in large amounts. For other adults, it is best to eat no more than roughly eight pieces of tuna sushi in one month.Īnother viable option is to substitute tuna for other fish options, such as salmon. Women who are pregnant, or are thinking of becoming pregnant should avoid eating all tuna sushi. Eating light tuna, as opposed to white tuna or albacore, greatly decreases the risk of being exposed to high levels of mercury. In terms of advice, there are a few measures we can all take to avoid mercury consumption from tuna. It’s good to know most are safe to eat, but we need to make more information available so people can make their own choices.” On the topic, Nicklish offered some words of comfort: “ I don’t want to be the bad guy here. Sascha Nicklish, a postdoctoral researcher at University of California, San Diego, was part of a research study focusing on toxins contained in different species of tuna. Tuna tends to contain larger amounts of toxins compared to other fish, specifically albacore tuna. In order to be poisoned by sushi, one would have to eat roughly 3-4 servings of tuna sushi a week, for a few weeks. There are only a few cases of mercury poisoning in adults. Women who are pregnant or plan on becoming pregnant are advised by the FDA to take caution of the specific fish they consume. Mercury mainly poses a risk to unborn fetuses, since their brains and other body systems are still developing. All fish contain trace amounts of mercury however, mercury poisoning is not a concern for most people. ![]() As a result of ocean pollution, many types of fish contain trace amounts of metals and plastics.īefore you freak out and stop eating sushi altogether, it is important to realize that the FDA sets regulations for the amount of toxins that can be present. While it may seem that the main factor in determining whether or not to purchase a sushi salad is for fiscal reasons alone, students should consider the potential health risks as well. ![]() By Phillip Nagler, Junior Features EditorĪt the beginning of the year, Yeshiva University dining services threw a curveball at its students by raising the price of sushi salads to roughly $16. ![]()
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