If you’re a shrimp lover who hasn’t made the leap to sushi lover yet then start with the triple threat shrimp roll. As the name indicates this sushi roll has shrimp all over the place! Made with tempura shrimp and chilled cooked shrimp on the inside and avocado slices and shrimp on the outside, the...

When you want a no-fuss no-muss sushi roll then order the simple salmon roll. Made with bite size chunks of salmon, nori and white or brown rice, a sushi roll couldn’t be simpler. These clean fresh flavors will satisfy your appetite and keep you energized the rest of the day! Keep reading to find out...

One of the most difficult parts of weight loss can be trying to determine which advice is based on fact and which is meant to fool you into thinking you can trick your body into weight loss. Honestly, the only way to figure out what’s true and what’s fat loss fairytales is to do the research...

If you like exotic types of sushi rolls then you will love the cucumber eel roll. This sushi roll is not for those with a bland palate as the eel has a very distinctive flavor. But if you’re up for something adventurous you’ll love the cucumber eel roll. This inside-out roll has eel and cucumber on...

People always say that laughter is the best medicine, but medicine for what exactly? As it turns out laughter is the best medicine to keep your heart and body healthy, according to a recent study in the American Journal of Health Promotion. {These 2 funny guys laughed themselves thin…with the right...

There are a wide variety of sushi rolls that feature either salmon or tuna or tuna and salmon. These rolls are made with many different ingredients, but the big roll is the newest way to enjoy your favorite sushi roll. The big tuna & salmon roll is made with smooth avocado, tuna and salmon on the...

The good news about trying to lose weight is that there is a plethora of diets promising to help you reach your goal weight. You can choose from diets that require you to eat a certain color of foods, eliminating certain food groups or eating others in abundance and even eating baby food. {You...

Finding the perfect sushi roll is easy if you know exactly what you like in a sushi roll. First start with what kind of seafood you like. Salmon and tuna are spectacularly popular among sushi eaters, with dozens of roll featuring one or both along with a whole host of other tasty ingredients. If you...

When you want to give your dish an inherently Mediterranean flavor, consider adding olives. There are many varieties of olive from which you can choose, a specialty delicatessen is  the best place to choose from fresh olive types. Black olives are widely available in North America, in the form of...

When we think of health issues like high blood pressure we instantly imagine middle aged and elderly people struggling to keep these numbers under control. Unfortunately blood pressure does not discriminate based on age, but rather lifestyle. {Check your blood pressure regularly to make sure its within...

Looking for a quick sushi roll that won’t pile on the calories? Then consider the Shrimp Avocado roll a low-calorie stand in for your favorite calorie filled sushi roll. The shrimp avocado roll is an inside-out roll made with cucumber, shrimp and avocado with toasted sesame seeds sprinkled on top to...

When it comes to weight loss there is one tried and true method: burn more calories than you consume. Despite this truism, so many of us look for loopholes in our weight loss contract that will allow us to burn more calories when we’re not exercising. {Interval training requires intense exercise-like...

When you’re looking to add new fruits to your diet consider the apricots. Although available most of the year in dried or canned variations, when summer hits fresh apricots are widely available. Apricots are a deliciously sweet fruit you can eat to make sure you’re getting enough nutrients in your...

Nothing makes you feel more accomplished in your weight loss efforts than a flat midsection. Tight and toned abs makes your weight loss seem real, mostly because for most of us the abdominals are our most problematic area. {The long crunch can help get your abs where you want them to be!} It’s...

Starting a new exercise regimen can be daunting and scary. Becoming physically active after a long period of being sedentary can make exercise difficult, and sometimes demoralizing. Unfortunately exercise is a tried and true way to help you burn calories for weight loss. {Swimming is a great calorie...

If you’ve ever enjoyed a Mediterranean meal or a Middle Eastern dish chances are good that you’ve probably eaten pita bread. Whether you choose to stuff the pita with falafels or dip it in your favorite curry dish, this tasty bread is a versatile way to enjoy any dish. {The steam is responsible for...

Much of what we know about how protein affects our diets is in relation to dietary protein like steak, fish and eggs. However there is another form of protein, whey protein that generally comes in the form of protein powder, that can provide you with a significant amount of protein in your diet. {This...

Next to salmon, albacore tuna is a great fish to get acquainted with sushi. This double-seared albacore roll is great even for the sushi novice because it has been seared so it isn’t completely rare. Garnished with scallions and ginger miso dressing the double seared albacore roll is a delicious...

There’s tons of information online to help you lose weight, but where is the information telling you what to do when you’ve reached your weight loss goal? This is just as important as losing weight because gaining it back can be demoralizing, not to mention unhealthy. {Being physically active can...

If you’re not a fan of onions or you’re simply looking for additional onion flavors, turn to leeks. Commonly found in Asian cooking, leeks are a delicious and healthy way to explore other types of onions to give traditional meals a different flavor. Leeks look like very large scallions but the taste...

If you’ve always wanted to try sushi but can’t stand the taste of nori, consider this spicy scallop and tuna roll with a cucumber gunkan. It’s made like your traditional sushi roll except it’s wrapped in a thin slice of cucumber, which helps you eat more veggies. The spicy scallop & tuna...

When you’re trying to lose weight in a healthy way every one tells you that you need regular exercise and a well balanced meal. Unfortunately most of us have either forgotten or never known what exactly constitutes a healthy meal. {Healthy meals are more than just salad and vegetables.} Does a healthy...

When you really want dessert that’s not chocolate or caramel, many people turned to fruit-based desserts like lemon meringue pie. Made with lemon curd, egg whites and shortbread, lemon meringue pie is a slightly lower calorie dessert than cake. The truth about lemon meringue pie nutrition facts is...

Are you one of those people that smacks their lips and rolls their eyes when you see a curious dieter taking a look at nutrition labels at the grocery store? Do you think to yourself, what could they possibly be look for?  {Knowing what this means can help you achieve weight loss success!} If you’re...

When people tell me they don’t like fruit, my first instinct is to rattle off a list of lesser known fruits to see if they’ve actually tried a wide variety of fruits. Inevitably when I get to figs I get the same response, “figs?” Grown on the ficus tree, many people are unfamiliar with the...

It’s no secret that in order to lose weight you’ll have to reduce the number of calories you consume each day. Cutting that elusive 3,500 calories each week to lose a pound, whether through diet or exercise or both, is an essential part of healthy and successful weight loss. {Foods high in fiber can...

Whether you’re in the hospital recovering from surgery or simply in need of a fruit-flavored treat, none is more loved than jello. Available in a wide variety of flavors, the jiggly colorful treat is enjoyed by kids and adults alike. Contrary to what many of us believe—myself included—there are...

When it comes to weight loss the general consensus is less soda, less artificial flavorings and less alcohol. But what exactly is left when you get rid of all the drinks you love? Water, that’s what. {The amount of water you need to lose weight depends on a variety of factors.} You know you need to...