Sushi is seen by some as one of the healthiest foods you can eat. But inside those rolls are several reasons you should only eat sushi as an occasional treat instead of your primary food. Raw fish used in sushi rolls may have parasites that can cause illnesses that might be fatal, depending on other […]
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You love sushi and would eat it daily if you could, but after crunching the numbers, you’ve realized that you can’t afford it. Compared to a regular meal, most sushi restaurants charge quite a bit for a medium roll of six to eight pieces. Why does a piece of sushi have to be so expensive?
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Sushi is big business – sushi bars, sushi restaurants, sushi-making products, and online recipes show how popular sushi is. If you haven’t yet tried sushi, today, we’ll present you with several reasons why you should! You should eat sushi because the fish used is a good source of Omega-3 fatty acids, it comes in many
Sushi (Itadakimasu!): Reasons to Indulge in These Japanese Delicacies Read More »
Who doesn’t love a good pizza, right? You tear a slice from the pie, stabilize it with your other hand, shove it into your mouth, and sink your teeth into it. Hmm! What could be better? While it is undeniable that pizza is a popular food – many billions are sold each year – one
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Pizza… is there anything bad that one could say about it? Unfortunately, our much-loved pizza treat isn’t always good for us. In fact, there are people out there who make it their business to share the possible disadvantages and drawbacks of eating pizza. While I am a lover of all things pizza, I must admit
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Pizza is a dish that made its way from Italy into just about every country across the globe. It’s delicious, it’s easy to eat, and it’s affordable. That’s what we do know about pizza…but what about the various myths that surround the dish. Are they all true? Possibly not! I recently became interested in the pizza myths
Pizza: Beyond the Myths – Exposing Common Misconceptions Read More »
When you think of countries that eat the most pizza, Italy and the USA probably come to mind. But what if I told you that there are other countries that eat spans of pizza…more than the mind can possibly fathom? You’d be surprised, but probably intrigued, right? Well, let’s take a look at where pizza
Worldwide Pizza Passion: 15 Countries Where Pizza Is Popular! Read More »
This may sound like a silly question, but is rice a vegetable? As silly as it might sound, most people don’t know the correct answer to this question. What we do know is that rice is a staple food source for billions of people across the globe. Rice fills hungry bellies, provides exceptional energy, and believe it
Rice: Not a Vegetable, Not a Fruit – It’s a Grain, But Let’s Dig Deeper Read More »
If your mealtimes are all complete with a generous serving of rice, you might be wondering if you’re consuming too much “junk food”. While some people strongly see rice as a poor diet choice, there are those that see its value. What I would like to know is whether or not rice is junk food
Rice: Not Junk Food, But… – Examining its Role in Food and Nutrition Read More »
If I say the word “rice”, you certainly know what it is. Rice is a grain crop that is a staple food source for billions of people across the globe. It’s a filling meal, has a good nutrient profile (if you make the right choices), and tastes great with a wide variety of dishes. But what else
