For most fitness enthusiasts, the rule of thumb is to watch what you eat because that determines whether you put on weight or not in the long run. Very simply, more calories means a greater chance to put on weight, and lesser the calories means staying within the recommended daily limit.
However, when it comes to sushi, one does notice a trend of calories between Western and traditional sushi in its various forms, with the former containing more calories than the latter. And the primary reason for this to occur is largely due to the kind of ingredients, toppings and condiments in the Western version.
Now, before one takes these figures in a literal sense, you must remember that each chef when preparing either type of sushi, usually adds his or own 'special' ingredients that can either add to the number of calories for the particular 'sushi' mentioned here, so these figures can swing in either direction, give or take a few calories. One trick to check the calorie value is to check the nutritional value of meals provided at the sushi bar or restaurant that you intend to visit.
Although sushi was about just eating fish, not only has this changed but even the way it is prepared as well. And these distinctions stem from either the way it is eaten, the kind of ingredients that are added and even the way it is assembled and arranged, with each region of Japan creating their unique style of the popular sushi types.
Here are the eight types of sushi, right from its origin, and that is in existence today:
1) Nigirizushi - an oblong mound of sushi rice to which wasabi is added along with a topping that is wrapped around it.
2) Makizushi - this is a type of sushi roll that is wrapped in nori, while specific toppings are selected for their distinct flavor and taste.
3) Oshizushi - Known to be a pressed sushi made by an oshibako making a rectangular block.
4) Inarizushi - Stuffed sushi that consists of a pouch made from tofu and filled with sushi rice.
5) Sukeroku - Prepared as a combination of Makizushi and Inarizushi, it can be called 'fast food' sushi.
6) Chirashizushi - Known as scattered sushi, it consists of a bowl of rice with ingredients mixed in it.
7) Narezushi - Earliest form of sushi, where the ingredients consisted of rice and fish, and after preparation, only the fish was eaten.
For example, the Shrimp Tempura Roll is around 500 calories while the Kappa Maki Roll is about 130 calories, with fat content being ranging from zero to about 21 g. If you compared these figures with almost every form of traditional sushi, the calorie value range between 40 to 65 calories per serving. What a difference!
However, in the larger scheme of things, sushi (whether Western of traditional) can be considered a healthy food as compared to most junk foods that hit the roof in terms of calories and does nothing but make you eat more so that you can put on weight.
So before I changed my mind, I called Bendyk to change his clothes and it was my turn after I put his "paraphernalias". In 30 minutes, we reached Mama's house (hubby's granny) to pay her a visit and at the same time asked hubby's 15-year old cousin if she wants to come with us. You see, I can't handle my little prince alone. He's too heavy for my skinny body to carry him the whole afternoon. It's just a good thing that Sweetie excitedly come with us. She's been spending her summer school-break at home so she is also getting bored.
Well, the truth is, we planned to watch for the most awaited heart-throb Sam Milby. We heard that he's coming at 6:00 p.m. this afternoon. And since we still had so much time to stroll around, we let Bendyk played his fave game, basketball and also had his rides. But it seems that he won't take a "no" for an answer when he insisted to ride in that push-car. Oh my, he's getting hard-headed lately. As what most people say, "like mother, like son" seems to be true, lolz!
I had an eye on that colorful cotton candies near the WOF so I went there and bought two cones, pink and blue. I just dunno why it says in their jar that the pink one is a bubble gum flavor. Hmmm...it didn't taste like one. Well, maybe it was just a part of their marketing strategy.
We also went to the Castle Playhouse but we didn't let Bendyk come inside. He's below the 3-year old bracket and according to their rule, the kid must be accompanied by guardians only if both are wearing socks. Well, I don't wear sneakers nowadays so it'll really be impossible for me to wear one. I know Bendyk wants to play inside the Castle but I told him to wait until he turned 3 this coming November.
After an hour, I asked Bendyk if it would be okay for him if we return the push-car since one hour had already lapsed. He agreed but on one condition, we have to eat at Jabee. Whew!
Afterwards, we went upstairs to buy a flash drive. I got the 2 GB so I can store a lot of my files, particularly pictures and digiscrapped images.
And then we headed to Landco Plaza where Sam had sung 3 songs. He is really good in singing and mind you, he looks so charming and sweet. He's not so maarte like the other celebrities who would hesitate to shake hands and even dare not to go down the stage near the audience. He's really a nice guy aside from the handsome face and body he has. I was actually taking photos and videos of him using my phone, but sad to say the light coming from the stage was really irritating. I don't see Sam on the photos taken. I could have just brought my digicam only if I knew that I am going to see Sam in person.
Sam Milby left at 8:00 p.m. so we just waited for hubby at Mama's house. And after an hour we went home and forgot that I've not yet taken my dinner. Maybe I was overwhelmed of Sam hahaha! Hubby had taken his dinner in Naga City so he thought that we already had eaten at the mall before we went home. It's late at night so stores are already closed. It was just a good thing that I bought earlier 3 Chuckies, Chiz Curls and of course, my fave Snickers. Yea, you got it right. These serve as my dinner for tonight except for 1 chuckie which Bendyk took away from my 'office desk' huhuhu!
Anyhoo, I started the day cleaning the house, rearranging stuffs from one corner to another and so far it feels good to touch them once again. You see, I've always been a frustrated interior designer so expect everything inside the house to be rearranged once a week or at least twice a month. It makes me feel oh so damn goood!
Done with the general cleaning and assisted my prince bendyk in his milky bubble bath. My prince looks fresh again so I turned on the TV so he could watch his anticipated fave show, wowowee. While the wifey momma went to the kitchen to cook for our lunch. Hubby is at work so no one would cook for Bendyk and me. (sigh!) I found fresh longaniza and was confused on how to cook it the right way. I forgot to ask hubby about it before he left.
Well, I imagined how it looks like when cooked so I figured out the procedures. I washed the longaniza first before putting them on the pan. And then I half-filled the pan with water, and put it in the stove, covered them and waited for a few minutes until the water boiled. I picked every piece of longanizas and sliced each into thin pieces. After that, I put a little cooking oil in an empty pan, put the longanizas on it, sprinkled a pint of sugar to caramelize and put them on the stove. I tossed and turned them on the pan so they won't get burned.
My specialty for today...taraaan!
The sky was gloomy today but we still went to Wildlife for our planned picnic. We really had a great time together, and I guess our little prince had enjoyed it much than what we had expected. It was his first time to be in that place. He was able to eye on the different animals he just seen for the very first time. He was hopping with his dad and my youngest bro., while me, holding the cam as I follow them.
My bro, bendyk and hubby...
It just shows how excited the little prince is...
Swing with our prince
(kaya adeee!)
hubby was nervous knowing that he'll be sliding with his 'lil prince, but bendyk insisted, hayz!
Nature Lover
We heart this bridge so much even during our dating stage...
We have been dreaming this since then...
To have it as the entry way before reaching our home...
Need a break...dnd pls!
Animal Lovers? Hmmm...
Aw bout these two? hahaha!
(uber init so i had 2 make kunot the fore'ed)
So there you have it...Until next time, ciao!
