Sushi already has a lot going for it. It’s tasty, one of the quickest, most easily accessible contact points for Japanese culture, and with its extensive use of raw fish, a boon for those who can’t cook anything without burning it.

Even better, almost every ingredient that goes into or is traditionally eaten alongside sushi is bursting with health benefits, right down to the cup of green tea of green tea that generally caps off the meal.

There are many different types of sushi, which are made with a wide variety of ingredients, including different types of vegetables, sea vegetables, and seafood. The basic ingredient for all sushi is rice.