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10/5 Foodie Friday

10/4/2018

Heather, Red Feather, does a 26# weighted pull-up.
Here we are, it's Friday, and we're at the end of our first week on our Fall nutrition challenge. About a quarter of us are doing the Whole Life Challenge and a quarter of us are doing the Macrostax Challenge and all of us are wondering what to do about sushi.
I don't know how sushi became such a big deal in America and especially so in Montana! I lived in Japan for a year and I only ate sushi once, as a big celebratory meal for New Year's Eve. Otherwise, sushi restaurants were too expensive and there were so many other incredible Japanese dishes to try.
I do love sushi though. It's not uncommon for me to stop by Safeway on my way home and pick up a spicy tuna roll. If you're counting Macros, a basic sushi roll can be a great lunch. If you're Paleo, a sashimi tray is just the ticket. I recently discovered this terrific guide to ordering sushi from Working Against Gravity (WAG.) Working Against Gravity is a nutrition counseling service that works with lots of amazing athletes and everyday CrossFitters. If you're part of the quarter of the gym who's not doing a nutrition challenge, perhaps you should look into WAG and their services.

What to Order at a Sushi Restaurant
by Working Against Gravity

The best part about sushi, besides the food itself, is the fact that you have endless options for how you can order. And while you can absolutely make healthy decisions at the sushi bar, there’s also plenty of battered, mayo-filled and sugar-coated items lurking on the menu.
That’s why we’ve made this simple breakdown, to guide you through ordering a meal that fits with your nutrition goals. Whether you’re keto, zoning, flexible dieting or just simply trying to make healthier choices, there are options for everyone.
TIP: If you’re tracking your macros and the restaurant doesn’t have nutrition information, we suggest using menu items from Benihana, Ra Sushi or Sushifaq.com. They may not have the exact macros, but estimating is always better than nothing!

Carb-Cutting Tips For Sushi:

A great option when looking for less rice is to order your rolls Temaki (hand roll) style. These cone-like rolls are made out of seaweed and wrapped around small amounts of rice and whatever fillings you choose.
Make any roll low carb: Get your sushi roll wrapped in cucumber (“naruto style”), nori or soy paper instead of rice. Or take the rice out of half your roll!

Now that you're hungry and want to eat sushi, why not try making your own? You can even make homemade Paleo sushi! Enjoy today's Foodie Friday recipe courtesy of Well Fed. Click on the image below to get the recipe. Happy Eating and itadakimasu!