Samui Fitness
Health & Fitness Services in Koh Samui
SUSHI AN ISLAND FAVOURITE
With the island having a large selection of Sushi restaurants and takeaway outlets we thought we would take a look at the health benefits of the Japanese cuisine we all love. We were surprised too find such amazing powers hidden away in the ingredients , please see below.
Muscle building
Order Tuna Sashimi
Tuna is a great source of lean protein, containing more than nearly all other fish. "Because sashimi is raw it's much kinder to your digestive system, too," Easily absorbed proteins will be hoovered up by hungry muscles.
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Vitamin B6 and zinc aid in protein digestion, so up your intake with a sesame dipping sauce.
Stress busting
Order Salmon Rolls
There's a reason why fisherman seem so relaxed. A study in the journal Diabetes & Metabolism found the omega-3 in salmon prevents the stress hormone cortisol from peaking. Add some avocado: its monounsaturated fats help lower your blood pressure, too.
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Alongside, drink two cups of pure green tea to bring your blood pressure down even further.
Post-gym recovery
Order Shrimp and Onion Maki
Put down that energy bar and pick up your chopsticks. "This contains rice to restore glycogen levels and fatty acids for your joints," says Laubscher. "Antioxidants in the spring onion and nori combat the free radicals produced when you train hard."
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Pick up a seaweed salad. This alkaline food helps neutralise the build up of lactic acid.
Afternoon focus
Order Mackerel Nigiri
Wake up man! "You need protein to beat the post-lunch dip," says Costain. Go for some fish-topped nigiri rather than rice-heavy maki. "Choose mackerel for the high level of phosphatidylserine in its flesh: this lipid boosts concentration and memory."
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Wash it down with orange juice: vitamin C helps your body use the fatty acids from oily fish.
Hangover cure
Order Dragon Rolls
Slay any ill-effects of last night with the dragon: its proteins and carbs will deliver CPR to your decimated blood-sugar levels, giving you, ahem, a bit more puff. "The avocado boosts potassium stores depleted by alcohol,
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Edamame beans are rich in magnesium, helping cells hold on to that precious potassium.
SAUCES OF WELLBEING
Wasabi
A superhero of the condiment world: anti-fungal , anti-bacterial , even anti-cancerous
Pair with!
Sashimi
Pickled
Ginger
An anitviral that boosts your immune system.
Pair with!
Nothing ! best eaten on its own to cleanse your palate between courses
SOY SAUCE
Rich in trytophan, which reduces anxiety and depression.
Pair with!
Nigiri ( pursits only dip the fish side )
Facts taken from
lyndelcostain.co,uk , rejuv.co.uk , eatbetternow.co.uk , Yo Sushi , theasiancookingshop