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Sushi, Anyone?
I gave sushi a try for the first time when I was in middle school. My aunt has always been the one to get me to try odd new foods, so of course she was the culprit of my sushi addiction. The classic California Roll was my first sushi and needless to say I fell in love. As I got older I started expanding the types of sushi I would try. Raw sushi was the most difficult for me to give into but I am grateful I did. About a year ago a friend of mine introduced me to a new restaurant in Kennesaw, GA called Revolving Sushi Factory. I had seen places like this advertised on my Facebook timeline but never had the opportunity of visiting one. This restaurant set up is so cool, even if you don’t like sushi I would recommend going just for the experience. Plus they also serve other Asian cuisines such as ramen and desserts like mochi ice cream. You can sit at either a booth or a bar, where attached to them is a revolving sushi bar. The restaurant provides you with an assortment of different types of sushi constantly in rotation, free for you to grab. This concept attracted me by allowing me to physically see the sushi before blindly ordering. Another great feature is that each plate only comes with 3-4 pieces for a price of $2.25.
AMAZING.
So for those skeptical to trying new things, this restaurant allows you to sample different sushi, unlike other sushi restaurants where you order a role with around 8 pieces for price ranging from $7-$15. The quality of the sushi is exceptional given the relatively low price. I tried 5 different plates of sushi and my bill came out to be $11 before tip. For my fellow sushi advocates, I think we can agree this a steal. Aside from the revolving sushi bar you can also order from the menu via a tablet at your table. Once your food is prepared, a mini monorail type of device delivers it. All of the food options are reasonably priced. I find this important, as I am a college student who prefers to not break the bank for a nice meal. The overall experience at this place is so twenty-first century. Since my first visit I have been hooked. If anyone wants to know where my paychecks go, it’s to Revolving Sushi.
Head over to our podcast to hear about the other Friendz go-to restaurants in Kennesaw!
Why You Should Go Gluten-Free
There are an abundance of diets that are trending in 2019, as the health craze continues. One diet that has spiked is people cutting out gluten from there diet. You may notice when you walk through the grocery store or even browsing a restaurant menu, that companies are pushing these gluten free options as the demand grows. But why go gluten-free? So many people see this trend happening, but don’t fully understand the science of the decision.
There are people out there that have to go gluten-free, because of certain health reasons. However, there are people that are buying into the media/generally public word of going gluten free to lose weight, boost energy, or generally to just feel better.
Of course I don’t think going gluten-free is for everyone, but there is no harm to trying it. It can offer a range of benefits (ranges from person to person as everyone’s body reacts differently).
Benefits
According to Jeff Sanders, there are 10 benefits to going gluten-free:
- Improve cholesterol levels
- Promote digestive health
- Increases energy levels
- Eliminates unhealthy and processed foods from your diet (oils, fried food, breads, and desserts to name a few)
- More likely to eat fruits and vegetables because they are all gluten-free
- Reduces your risk of heart disease, certain cancers, and diabetes
- Helps ward off viruses and germs as many foods you will now eat will contain more antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals
- Promotes healthy weight-loss
- Improves health of people with irritable bowl syndrome and arthritis
- Distinctly improved awareness of foods that can have an adverse effect on your health
I personally have found that I feel better when I eat less gluten or none at all. However, I have never participated in a full exclusive gluten-free diet, but can only imagine how much better you will feel. I wish I had the will power to be able to participate in this diet long term.
What’s a Super Food??
Have you heard the term super food before?
This word has been tossed around quite a bit but what does super food mean?
Super foods are high nutrition foods that we should be eating. Eating these foods gives you numerous health benefits. The following are some super foods and their health benefits.
- High in Anti-oxidants- Protects from viruses, reduces stress levels, fight inflammation, and even help protect against cancer.
- High in fiber and low in calories.
- High in vitamins and minerals- Eating berries helps get in your daily dose of vitamins, especially vitamin C, which can help prevent illnesses.
- Good for skin- Helps reduce wrinkles.
- High in vitamins and minerals- Vitamin C, Potassium, Vitamin K1, and Vitamin B9. These are great to protect from illness, lower blood pressure, lower heart disease, good for bones, and cell/tissue growth.
- Good for heart health
- Lowers risk of cancer
- Good for skin health- protects against sunburn
Okay I promise I did not make up that word. Legumes include:
kidney, black, red, and garbanzo beans, as well as soybeans and peas.
- High in protein-low in calories and straitened fat
- High in fiber- help lower blood glucose which helps prevent diabetes
- High in folate- keeps the body energized and happy
- High in antioxidants- can help prevent cancer and help ease inflammation
- Controls appetite- Can help prevent over eating
You many have been forced to eat this as a kid but you may end up appreciating them for it.
- High in vitamins and minerals- High in Vitamin C, K, A, and B9.
- High in antioxidants- Good for eye health, lowers inflammation, reduces blood sugar, help prevent diseases.
- Protects against cancer- Especially breast, prostate, stomach, kidney and bladder.
- Reduces chances of having a heart attack- promotes good heart health.
- High in fiber- promotes healthy digestion.
- Slows down mental decline from age.
- Helps prevent against age related diseases.
- Good for dental/ oral health.
- Promotes healthy bones and joint- Good for growing children.
- High in anti-oxidants- Helps prevent high blood pressure, inflammation, viruses, depressants, and cancer.
- Reduces risk of heart disease- lowers blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
- High in vitamins and minerals- People do not get enough in their daily diet. Eating a portion of kale can get in your daily amount.
- Good for eye health
This list of 5 is not the only super foods out there. Go check out the health benefits of food you are eating and learn more about super foods. Your body will think you.
Orange Wine? Yes It Exists
Orange Wine? Yes, this is a real thing and no it is not made from oranges. Believe it or not a lot of people actually ask that. When I saw this across my computer screen I did a double take and had to look more into this. I am not much of a wine drinker, but I love orange soda and a lot of orange flavored food and drinks.
But How?
Like me you are probably wondering, but how is the wine orange? I have seen white wine and the normal red wine. Well it is all in how the wine is made. Orange wine is made from vinifying white grapes (just like red wine), however instead of removing the skins after the grapes are pressed, the juice is fermented in contact with the skin. This is what supposedly gives the wine the orange color that you see.
Some of you intense wine drinkers may think that this is exactly how rosé is made. Nope! However, close it is made almost the exact inverse of rosé. So instead of red grapes (which is used to make rosé, white grapes are used) white grapes are used and have increased skin contact.
Taste
People have compared orange wine to taste similar to cider. However, some people think it taste like a bolder white wine. It all depends on what orange wine you drink. Like all wine it has a huge spectrum of profiles. Other descriptors that are thrown around to describe the taste are: robust, bold, earthy, savory, and funky. They also tend to be dry and have a sourness to it. Many compare it to a fruity beer.
Top Orange Wine To Try
According to Real Simple, the top 4 orange wines you should try for the summer of 2019 are:
- Sicilian-based COS’s Pithos Bianco ($34, drizly.com) is nutty and has lots of soft, peachy flavor.
- Channing Daughters is a vineyard located in the Hamptons, and their Ramato Wine ($24, astorwines.com) has hints of honey, apricots and spices.
- Pheasant’s Tears makes their Rkatsiteli wine ($17, astorwines.com) in the country of Georgia. Its flavor has a “big, dense, fleshy style,” and has notes of honey, nuts and apple skin.
- Clot de l’Origine’s “l’Original” ($22, winehouse.com) is lightly spicy and highly approachable. This one has a more delicate style, complete with white flowers and orange marmalade.
Wine lovers go out and grab yourself a bottle of orange wine and comment below how you like it. If you have already enjoyed a glass of orange wine comment and below and let us know how you liked it!
ACAI BOWLS: THE NEW WAVE?
This week I wanted to talk about a food trend that has taken over the internet. This year, a delicious food by the name of “Acai Bowls” have been the new craze. But what exactly are Acai Bowls, are there different types, and where the heck did they come from? All of your most desired questions will be answered…right here…right NOW.
So, let’s start with the “where they came from” question. After doing some research, I found that Acai Bowls originated from Brazil. Acai is a type of fruit that grows well in the areas of Central and South America, but primarily is found in Brazil’s Amazon Rainforest (Expectmore, 2016). The fruit is high in antioxidants, and is extremely delicious!
So now that we know where Acai comes from, and where these yummy bowls began, let’s talk about what an Acai Bowl actually IS. There are any different types of Acai Bowls, made of different mixtures of bases, fruits, nuts, seeds, and more. But, one thing most Acai Bowls have in common, is that they are a mixture of different fruits, almost like a smoothie, but in a thicker consistency. Most acai bowls contain fruits like: bananas, strawberries, and blueberries. Often times, the acai is blended with additional fruits to give a more fruity flavor, while also having the same or different fruits to garnish the top of the bowl. Many people like to add peanut butter, coconut flakes, chia seeds, granola, and other garnishes to the top of their Acai Bowl to complete the flavor, while also packing in the nutrients.
Acai Bowls are made differently by those making them. There is no “right” or “wrong” Acai Bowl. To show you how different Acai Bowls can look I have attached a few pictures below. ALL are Acai Bowls, just made with different ingredients.
(All images are not our own; all rights go to their owners)
Acai Bowls are commonly sold in stores that make smoothies. There are also new stores constantly popping up that specialize in making Acai Bowls. Google around your area, and find one of these delicious spots, and give this new food wave a try!
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