Learning the ways of Islam includes knowing what foods are Halal (permissible) or Haram (non-permissible.) Not all food is permissible in Islam and many questions are raised about dietary rulings when preparing culinary dishes for Islamic devotees. If you’re hosting Muslim friends at a dinner party and you want to serve a shrimp cocktail, you … Read more
Sushi has become more popular in recent years. It seems more people are exploring this exquisite Japanese delicacy and people are even indulging in sushi parties. Additionally, sushi has become more accessible with some grocery chains boasting sushi bars. Still, many sushi lovers are indulging in making their own variations with a host of different … Read more
If you’re reading this article, you probably enjoy sushi. You may have spent a lot of time cooking sushi, or spent a fair amount of money on it, and there are leftovers. You may want to keep sushi for the next day. After all, you don’t want to throw good food away, but want to … Read more
Sushi is a type of Japanese fresh seafood dish, with vegetables and seaweed. It has become very popular around the world, and is renowned for being a very healthy option—even appealing to people who like gluten-free food. If you’re not familiar with it, however, it can be a bit daunting. So, to give a little … Read more
Anyone who is a celiac, or has a non-celiac gluten sensitivity knows: trying to avoid gluten is hard work. You have to read every label of every food item you purchase in the supermarket. And you usually have to ask every chef or restaurant owner about the exact ingredients in the food. The trouble is, … Read more
Are you new to sushi? While you might enjoy the varying, mouthwatering sushi dishes, it’s important to not lose sight of the fact that sushi is after all primarily raw fish or seafood. That being said, why is sushi safe to eat? On the other hand, you might have never tasted sushi because you prefer … Read more
If you’re keen to dip your taste buds into the wonderful world of sushi, a restaurant menu can be overwhelming. While the pictures of colorful little sushi snacks look very appealing, the thought of eating raw fish might keep you from actually indulging in a few of these tasty-looking options. You might be wondering: can … Read more
When you’re pregnant, you suddenly become aware of a whole host of potential problems surrounding food. Should you, or shouldn’t you eat seafood? The messages out there can seem confusing, and contradictory. This article will give you some clarity about what to avoid and what to enjoy with seafood. The Worries and Concerns of New … Read more
Anyone who takes a healthy eating plan seriously will know that adding seafood to their diet has numerous benefits. Some people might actually decide to give up red meat completely and focus on the health benefits of different types of seafood. But is this healthy? Can you eat seafood every day? The Effects of Eating … Read more
Whether you’re an avid seafood eater or you just enjoy the occasional tuna salad, you’re undoubtedly aware of the health benefits of eating these dishes. When prepared correctly, many types of seafood are excellent sources of lean protein as well as antioxidants in vitamins B12 and B2. Above all else, they’re rich in omega-3 fatty … Read more
When you research just about any diet or healthy eating plan, you’ll find they all have one thing in common. Eat more seafood or replace at least two of your weekly protein sources with healthy seafood dishes. That being said, there are also several articles that state certain types of seafood are unhealthy and perhaps … Read more
Prices of seafood have constantly been increasing over the years, making it one of the most expensive, if not the most costly, protein sources on the market. Seafood is expensive due to many factors, including increasing demand, cost of transportation, cost of preservatives, difficulty in preparation, how difficult the resources are to obtain, etc. It … Read more