Is Sushi Healthy?
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6. May Lead to High Sodium Intake
The high concentration of salt in sushi is what makes it so flavorful. This excess salt can be problematic because the kidney is unable to remove it from the blood.10‘Salt and Sodium.’ The Nutrition Source, 16 Dec. 2019, www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/salt-and-sodium/.
As a result, blood volume increases as the body tries to dilute the salt. Blood vessels then become thinner and stiffen as they pump more blood. This increases blood pressure and the risk of heart attack, heart failure, and stroke. Try to eliminate soy sauce or choose low sodium soy sauce with your sushi.
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