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                                             with food coloring.
                                             that means it has been colored
                                             make sure it’s white; if it’s pink,
                                             When purchasing pickled ginger
                                             before filling.
                                             layer of wasabi over the nori sheet
                                             For an extra kick, spread a thin
                                             sushi rolls.
                                             Do not use the seeds to fill the
                                             the outer layer around the seeds,
                                             the cucumbers and zucchini, slice
                                             RECIPE NOTE  When cutting
                            yields 6 rolls
                                                         chicken &                                             Bragg liquid aminos, and pickled ginger.  and arrange on a serving plate. Serve with the wasabi, nama shoyu or   er. Slice the roll into 8 slices ¾–1 inch thick with a sharp serrated knife   sheet and add the roasted mushrooms and vegetables of your choice.  rolls) sprinkle lightly with sesame seeds and flip over.  with wet hands, up to ½ inch from the end. For ura maki sushi (inside-ou
                                                         fish mains
                                    Not All Fish Are Equal                                                                                                                                                                   all about
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 tofu
                f you want a protein with some meat, go for fish. Recent
              Istudies have confirmed that seafood makes a vital con-
              tribution to good health. Consumption of fish promotes                                                                                                                                                     The unassuming tofu is
              excellent growth and bone structure, is a superb source of                                                                                                                                                 a high-protein, low-fat
              trace minerals, and protects from degenerative diseases so                                                                                                                                                 plant food that makes
              prevalent in this modern age.                                                                                                                                                                              a complete meal when
                 If you’re  eating fish, look  for wild-caught fish.  Wild-                                                                                                                                              combined with brown rice
              caught  fish  live  in  open  waters  on  a  natural  diet,  while                                                                                                                                         and vegetables. Reasearch
              farmed fish are fed processed pellets made of fish caught                                                                                                                                                  has shown that it protects
              in polluted waters. Wild fish have naturally bright colors,                                                                                                                                                bone health and contains
              whereas  farmed  fish  are  fed  dyes  for  color.  Wild-caught                                                                                                                                            isoflavones, which may
              fish also have higher omega-3 fat content than farm raised.                                                                                                                                                help keep your heart
              Farmed fish that are raised in pens at the shore of the ocean                                                                                                                                              healthy by lowering cho-
              also may contain contaminants and are therefore fed anti-                                                        24                                                                                        lesterol levels.
              biotics, which you’re ingesting with the fish.                                                                                                                                                             It also comes in very
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                 Deep-sea fatty fish such as salmon and tuna are great                                                                                                                                                   handy in your culinary
              sources of omega-3 and other long-chain fatty acids, and                                                                                                                                                   creations. Tofu has earned
              all fish are excellent sources of the fat-soluble vitamins, A                                                                                                                                              itself the moniker “the
              and D. Lean fish such as flounder and sole are also good                                                                                                                                                   food of a thousand fla-
              choices, as they are a good source of vitamins and minerals.                                                                                                                                               vors” since it takes on the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         flavor of any food. Add
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         tofu to potatoes in a kugel,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         to fish dishes, and to tuna
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         salad. Create cheeseless
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         cheesecakes and eggless
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         egg salads. The possi-
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         bilities are limited only by
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         your imagination.


                                                                                                                                                                                               Baked Tofu


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