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I want sushi so bad!
I understand that the fear of parasites on raw fish may cause problems in pregnant women, but don't the Japanese eat sushi on a regular basis?
Any ladies eat sushi while pregnant and not feel guilty about it? I want to talk myself into thinking it's ok in moderation. I don't know if I can go 9 months without sushi.
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Re: I want sushi so bad!
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The day before I tested (was suspecting BFP but kind of in denial since not TTC) I had the most wonderful spicy tuna roll for lunch, thinking it might be my last for awhile. I did avoid it during my pregnancy, but that one was so delicious and my baby is fine. There are rolls with cooked fish/shrimp that you can still enjoy.
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I say: EAT IT!!!
In all reality, the risk of cross contamination is also an issue. . . so for people who don't eat sashimi or other sushi made with raw fish for fear of parasites, the cooked sushi and the veggie rolls are usually made using the same knives and prep areas--so it seems like if you're going to eliminate sushi, that would include ALL sushi.
I have ordered sushi three times. . . I felt bad the first time. But really, it's a great source of protein, it fills you up, it's delicious, and it's nutritious! I will eat more. I have stopped buying it from the grocery store, but that's just a decision I made based on trying to get the best quality sushi. It's probably fine too.
I say: EAT IT!!!
In all reality, the risk of cross contamination is also an issue. . . so for people who don't eat sashimi or other sushi made with raw fish for fear of parasites, the cooked sushi and the veggie rolls are usually made using the same knives and prep areas--so it seems like if you're going to eliminate sushi, that would include ALL sushi.
I have ordered sushi three times. . . I felt bad the first time. But really, it's a great source of protein, it fills you up, it's delicious, and it's nutritious! I will eat more. I have stopped buying it from the grocery store, but that's just a decision I made based on trying to get the best quality sushi. It's probably fine too.
And like the others said, just avoid high mercury fish, which sadly eliminates a majority of the fish that I used to eat--tuna, yellowtail, "white tuna". . . etc.
This is not true. Sashimi are raw pieces of fish - sushi are those same pieces of fish served with rice.
I had an inkling that I was pg before I tested, so I took myself out to a fabulous sushi lunch a few days before I tested. It was the stuff of dreams and fabulous.
I still haven't decided if I'll eat it or not. My guess is yes after the 1st trimester.
OK - to clear up some misconceptions. Pardon the long post.
First of all, sushi is raw fish.
Second, the issue with sushi is that parasites that can live in the tissue of the fish, and that can infect anyone, but are a problem for pregnant women because by the time you find out you are infected, your fetus could already have had to deal with nutrient deficiencies. It's very difficult to diagnose a parasitic infection, and the time delay until diagnosis can be dangerous. It's not true that pregnant women are more susceptible, only that the consequences for the fetus can be serious. Because the parasites live in the meat of the sushi, this isn't an issue for cross contamination the way raw ground meat could transmit e coli living on the surface of the meat to the cutting board or veggies cut by the same knife.
The risk of infection is why it is illegal in the US to sell sushi without freezing it first to kill the parasites. This sounds great, but unfortunately the FDA does NOT regulate this - leaves it up to state and local health departments, and studies have found that many sushi restaurants are not complying with the law. You could ask a restaurant if their fish is fresh or frozen, but you may not get a correct answer.
Finally, yes Japanese women eat sushi (most of which has been frozen). French women tend to eat unpasteurized cheeses and drink alcohol (moderately) throughout their pregnancy. You won't find many American OBs who agree with European OBs that drinking alcohol is ok during pregnancy, and you won't find many American OBs who ok eating raw sushi.
The point is, could you eat sushi? Probably. But why risk it when you could eat cooked meat rolls, sweet potato tempura rolls or literally a dozen other options when you go to a sushi restaurant?
Eat your little sushi heart out. I talked to my MD yesterday and she said .. try to keep it cooked and in moderation. Just like everything else. I think what the girls above are saying has alot of truth to it as well. Go to a place where you know the turn over is large and the fish have got to be fresh. There are plenty of cooked, low mercury, DELISH choices to choose from. I think you just may want to be careful eating anything raw.
Rest easy and eat some sushi mama!
yes, i've eaten sushi on several occasions throughout pregnancy. ?i've also had unheated lunchmeat, hot dogs, caffeine every day, a few glasses of wine, tons of chocolate, soft cheeses (blue, goat, and mozzarella)... among several other "no-no's". ?
baby only has one head, two arms, and two legs. ?all organs look great so far and i've had a relatively easy pregnancy to date. ?
go enjoy your sushi.?
i have eaten it about once a month.. raw.. low mercury.
jesus christ, first of all relax!! You are freaking wound up. Secondly, by fresh I meant NOT SITTING OUT all damn day.
Good christ, good luck in your pg...
jesus christ, first of all relax!! You are freaking wound up. Secondly, by fresh I meant NOT SITTING OUT all damn day.
Good christ, good luck in your pg...
jesus christ, first of all relax!! You are freaking wound up. Secondly, by fresh I meant NOT SITTING OUT all damn day.
Good christ, good luck in your pg...
do you really truly believe this?? ?wow.?
Dear Berry25 and whoever else wants to learn about the differences between sushi and sashimi
In Japanese cuisine, sushi, sushi is vinegared rice, usually topped with other ingredients, including fish, various meats, and vegetables. Outside of Japan, sushi is sometimes misunderstood to mean the raw fish itself, or even any fresh raw-seafood dishes. In Japan, sliced raw fish alone is called sashimi and is distinct from sushi, as sashimi is the raw fish component, not the rice component. The word sushi itself comes from an archaic grammatical form of a word that is no longer used in other contexts; literally, "sushi" means "it's sour".
There are various types of sushi: sushi served rolled inside nori (dried and pressed layer sheets of seaweed or alga) called makizushi or rolls; sushi made with toppings laid with hand-formed clumps of rice called nigirizushi; toppings stuffed into a small pouch of fried tofu called inarizushi; and toppings served scattered over a bowl of sushi rice called chirashi-zushi.
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This is true, but not because European or Japanese women's bodies work differently than ours. In our extremely litigious society, American doctors have to always be mindful of a possible lawsuit.?
Anything in moderation. I went for sushi on Thursday, at a very reputable restaurant, where a good friend works and can attest to their sources and sanitation practices. I chose low-mercury fish- both rolls and sashimi- and it was fantastic. And to reference a pp- it's NUTRITIOUS!?
Just realize where your tolerance for risk is and act accordingly. Most of us still get in a car and drive to work each day, right? That is probably statistically far more 'dangerous' than the occasional salmon roll. If you want to avoid all risk, spend your entire pregnancy in a padded room.