I have recently had to change the way I cook because my fiancé has been diagnosed with very high levels of cholesterol. We do love sushi though, and as a treat we ordered out the other day. read more
All animals make cholesterol - it is necessary for many functions throughout the body. You can't live without cholesterol. Therefore, any animal product at all that you eat will have some cholesterol. The difference, though, is that dietary cholesterol doesn't have that much of a relationship with blood cholesterol. read more
Sushi can be really healthy given that much of the fish served is high in monounsaturated fats and lower in cholesterol. There can be a few areas to consider, however. The first is that many sushi rolls on menus in America are not authentic Japanese recipes. read more
Cholesterol in Sushi. Fish contains cholesterol, although the amount varies from species to species. Unlike meat and dairy, however, it is not a major source of saturated fat in the diet. Fatty meat, eggs, butter and other full-fat dairy products, and fried foods are the worst offenders. read more