When it comes to sushi there are 2 types of sushi eaters; the ones who can’t get enough seafood and those who are fine with just one. For the former we have the ocean jewel roll, which comes with 4 types of seafood. The ocean jewel roll is made with tuna & salmon and bay scallops and topped with...

When it comes to burning calories for fat loss there are plenty of tricks and myths that promise to help you exponentially increase your daily caloric burn. It’s difficult to separate the metabolism myths with so many fitness experts and bloggers repeating the same myths over and over and over again....

When we think of eating more vegetables we often think of carrots, broccoli, corn and peas, but there is a wide variety of vegetables out there waiting for you to give them a try. If you’re a fan of Italian food then you should get quite familiar with the eggplant. Traditionally deep purple in color...

It’s no secret that nutrition plays a significant role in successful weight loss, the problem most of us have is how to get started. Learning how to eat healthy can help you shed excess weight and keep it off, not mention improve your overall health. {Healthy eating doesn’t just mean munching on...

When you’re looking to cut calories without eating a plain sushi roll, look to the Sunset Strip Roll. This roll combines everything you want in a tasty sushi roll; spicy tuna, avocado, scallions and ginger for a burst of flavor in every bite. The inside-out Sunset Strip roll is sure to please all...

We’ve all heard the success stories of those who lost tons of weight in just a little bit of time. We envy them, we hate them, and we want to be them! But the one thing we rarely hear is what they look like 6 or 12 months later. {Quick weight loss often leads to yo-yo dieting.} For most people quick...

When it comes to losing weight and seafood many of us shy away from shrimp and lobster thanks to the cholesterol content. But did you know there’s another type of seafood that’s equally delicious and absorbs flavors impeccably? Well now you know a little something about scallops. Scallops are meaty...

We all have our own reasons for wanting to lose weight; looking better, feeling better or simply just being healthier. So when Hollywood funny man Jonah Hill shed an impressive 30 pounds for a new role, it proved that all those tabloid magazines were right; celebs really are just like us! {Committing to...

If you’re feeling extra heavy from eating too much meat, look to crimini mushrooms to fill out an all-vegetable meal. Crimini mushrooms provide a significant boost to your immune system without giving you a significant boost in calories. Before you start piling the crimini mushrooms on your plate,...

When you first start your weight loss program it is important to set goals to help you reach your goal weight. The problem that many of us have with setting weight loss goals is knowing exactly what goals to set and how to make them realistic. {Get in the kitchen and take charge of your fat loss!} Having...

Vegetarian sushi lovers can relax a little on your next trip to your favorite sushi restaurant. There’s more waiting for herbivores than a California or Avocado roll; now there’s the Vegetarian Dragon roll! {This colorful sushi roll is packed with vegetables and nutrients!} Mad with cucumbers,...

When you need a healthy dose of lean protein without the fuss of cooking it to the right temperature or seasoning it properly, look no further than the infamous Tokyo roll. The Tokyo roll is an inside out roll with salmon and avocado on the inside and thinly slices pieces of tuna and salmon on the...

Ever since I was a little boy I’ve heard a million reasons why I should watch less television; it’ll rot your brain, it’ll kill you and even it will make me cross-eyed. Of course I never listened to any of those reasons, because honestly they all sounded like old wives tales. Then I heard that...

When you’re feeling a little adventurous and looking for something beyond your basic sushi roll, consider the Seoul roll. The Seoul roll is an enticing roll made with seared albacore tuna on the outside and drizzled with scallions and a spicy Korean sauce. Inside this delicious roll is more seared...

It’s no secret what you have to do to lose weight; eat less and exercise more. But what do you do when you need a tougher workout in order to continue your weight loss progress? There’s a simple answer actually; find a more efficient way to burn a lot of calories! {Running, jumping and winning; a...

Are you a sushi addict who just can’t get enough, but now you’re starting to have nightmares about rice? Don’t worry; you’re not alone. The good news is that there is a sushi cure for your too-much-rice blues and its called a California soba roll. This distinctive roll is made with buckwheat...

Every once in awhile a weight loss myth will come along and when you get a complete explanation you wonder how did I ever think that was true. Well it’s simple; if you don’t know that something isn’t true, may as well treat it as true when it comes to weight gain, right? Wrong. This myth persists...

The best thing about the growing popularity of sushi around the world is the bevy of sushi rolls available. You can find rolls for fish lovers, beef lovers and vegetarians alike. For example if you’re looking for a healthier helping of vegetables in your sushi without sacrificing meat, its time for...

We all know how important a well balanced diet is to successful weight loss yet when it comes to actually putting into practice the things we’ve learned, eating healthy become an impossible task. At least that’s how it seems. {A successful healthy eating plan means knowing when to choose healthy and...

Sushi eaters looking for an exciting and beautiful new roll to enjoy will fall in love with the double eel and avocado roll. This delicious and vibrant sushi roll is not for the sushi novice. The double eel and avocado roll has eel—you guessed it—inside and outside, along with avocado and cucumber....

When it comes to counting calories some of us have mastered it; counting out the number of jelly beans to make sure you know exactly how many calories you’re consuming and even measuring out your soda for one serving. For the rest of us however there is one area of calorie counting that forever eludes...

Shrimp lovers and sushi lovers can finally find common ground with the Scorpion roll. This inside-out roll has shrimp on the inside and the outside for a roll wrapped in deliciousness. Other enticing features of the scorpion roll include avocado and cucumber, but the standout ingredient here is the...

Getting in shape doesn’t mean spending all of your hard-earned cash to do so. Forget expensive exercise equipment, personal trainers and over-priced gym memberships; there are plenty of ways you can burn fat and build muscle without going broke. {Personal trainers can be expensive…and annoying....

When you order a sushi roll chances are good that it’ll contain some type of seafood-shrimp or tuna or eel—as well as veggies like avocado and cucumber. But what about when you’re in the mood for something a little sweeter, is there a type of sushi for that? In fact there is, it is known as the...

Ever since the late Dr. Atkins wrote his world-rocking books about the dietary dangers of carbohydrates, the world has near collectively shunned carbs under the belief that carbohydrates make you fat. But in recent years many nutritionists—and failed Atkins dieters—have been rethinking this...

If you’re looking for a way to get more fish into your day without battering and deep-frying it consider the salmon & tuna roll. The flavors are light and clean, while providing you with a ton of omega-3 fatty acids. When you order a salmon & tuna roll you’ll get tuna and salmon with...

Snacking gets such a bad reputation when it comes to weight loss, but the truth is that snacking is a healthy way to keep your appetite under control while trying to lose weight. It isn’t the act of snacking that’s detrimental to weight loss; it’s the type of snacks you choose during snack time....

When it comes to eating sushi, there are a lot more choices than just a California or Boston roll. If you’re looking for a healthy dose of seafood with a spicy kick, consider the Dynamite Roll. Made with barbecue eel, avocado, crab sticks, fish roe, cream cheese and scallions the dynamite roll...

When your goal is weight loss healthy eating is always on your mind. Despite knowing what foods you should and should not eat, eating healthy can be a difficult task. Even when armed with healthy eating tips, talking yourself into eating something you don’t like is hard. {Reinventing the salad is an...

Whether you’re a professional baseball player, former smoker or 11-year old, chances are good that you’ve enjoyed a handful of sunflower seeds. We munch away on these seeds without any regard for how many calories are in them, and then I wondered to myself; what’s the deal with sunflower seeds? So...