HEALTH COLUMN - Sushi is a super-healthy meal, containing omega 3.

First of all, the presentation of sushi is aesthetic - a feast for the eyes.

And this visual feast kickstarts one's digestive juices. Sushi is a meal consisting of more rice (starch) than fish or seafood, so you can consider sushi a starch meal.

It is important not to combine a large amount of animal protein with a large amount of starch in one meal. This causes metabolic acidosis, which is uncomfortable and creates an acidic body environment, where "dis-ease" can thrive.

Raw animal protein is easier to digest than cooked protein and if you are worried about bacteria, the wasabi - green Japenese horseradish - kills bacteria quickly.

It can even kill the bacteria in your own sinuses if you have a bit too much at once. The nutritional value of marine omega 3 - an essential fatty acid - is not compromised by heat through cooking the fish or seafood.

The nori (roasted seaweed) supports thyroid function because it contains iodine. It has minerals and vitamins as well as omega 3 and fibre.

Finally, eating with chopsticks slows down the pace of the meal and allows one to savour all the flavours. Yum! - June McGahey, Natural Food & Lifestyle Consultant, https://healthathand.co.za

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