Pinteresting Finds: Avocado Sashimi

I love sushi rolls and sashimi! Lately, I have been searching for something I can make at home that satisfies my sushi cravings without busting my wallet. Folks, I think I found the perfect recipe!

I just pinned this great recipe, Avocado Sashimi by La Fuji Mama! I have made avocado sashimi before, but this recipe adds a nice touch to the avocado with the addition of Shichimi Togarashi. Avocado is a fabulous substitution for tuna, salmon or any other fish because of its creamy, firm texture. If your a vegetarian or vegan this is a fabulous swap for fish based sashimi. This recipe is also great because its so quick and easy to make. All you have to do is peel the avocado and cut into slices. Squeeze lemon juice over the slices. Sprinkle with shichimi togarashi and serve with soy sauce! Pretty easy right?

Pinteresting Finds: Healthy Portion Control Chart

Overeating is extremely easy when foods are served or bought in large quantities. How often do you actually eat just ONE serving of almonds? If your like me, I end up eating 2-3 servings of nuts before I realize I should stop. So 500 calories later, I just realized HEY that wasn't as healthy as you thought! What about peanut butter? How often do you only eat just ONE serving of peanut butter? It's so easy to get carried away and spread 2 servings of peanut butter instead of one. Another scenario is when I'm out to eat, it's so easy to forget that my steak is larger than a recommended portion. Three to four ounces of steak goes quick when your hungry and its sitting in front of you on your plate.

So what's the answer to better and healthier food portion control? Measure, measure, measure. The best thing you can do is to predetermine your serving size before you take your first bite of anything - what is one serving? If your eating almonds, measure a handful and put the jar away before you take a bite. If your sitting in a restaurant and your chicken arrives, cut 3 ounces of chicken and save the rest for a to-go box. Portion control is all about taking control.

Today, I was browsing Pinterest (My FAVORITE site by far!) and came across this awesome portion control chart by Prevention! This chart would be great in your kitchen for an easy reminder to use portion control. Prevention did a great study which you can find here! See my pin here to add it to your Pinterest boards!

Pinteresting Finds: How to Choose the Healthiest Meats

When I'm in the meat section of the grocerty store, it's difficult to remember what meats are healthiest. There are so many fat grams and Calories to remember! This infographic by Greatist is the perfect tool for keeping your meat nutrition facts straight! We liked this infographic so much we pinned it to our Pinterest board Choose Health!

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Pinteresting Finds: Are Energy Drinks Healthy?

I found this infographic on Pinterest by Infographic List and had to add it to my Choose Health Infographics board! I feel like the energy drink debate is one worth discussing. Although energy drinks say they have numerous vitamins for you, are they healthy? What do you think - are energy drinks harmful or helpful to your health?