Instructions

1. Ask the waiter for sushi rolls that are usually made with rice to be made without it, or with half of the amount. It may be easier for them to be made as hand-rolls rather than cut-up rolls, in a bid to avoid having them fall apart when eaten.

2. Skip the fried tofu dishes or anything containing tempura. Tempura is fried and anything fried is bad for a diet. Make sure any sushi rolls you order do not contain tempura as well, so ask your waiter about which ones are appropriate. The restaurants may not always specify such details on the menu.

3. Opt for plain pieces of sashimi. Raw fish does not contain as many calories and is very filling and delicious.

4. Avoid ordering any rolls made with mayonnaise. Mayonnaise is a no-no on most diet. Some examples of sushi rolls made with mayonnaise include the Spider roll, the Dragon roll, the Soft-shell crab roll, the Cream Cheese crab roll and more.

5. Skip the sake. It's refreshing and delicious, but it's alcohol and alcohol is empty calories.

6. Pace yourself. You're not running a marathon. Eat slower and you will find you are more satisfied with each bite. Sushi is meant to be savored, not consumed mindlessly. Drink water in between and enjoy some bites of pickled ginger between pieces as well.

7. Don't go crazy with the edamame. It is very healthy but it is still packed with calories and it's easy to go overboard, especially when it's served before your main dishes.