SASHIMI A FRESH RAW FISH PROTEIN

Greetings foodies, how's it going? Today we are still on a healthy food trek. Now some of you may not think what I post is right. And of course I respect any one's opinion. I'm not God. I'm not saying to follow anything I do. What I do attempt in my blog is to offer content so one may contemplate trying the ideas I promote. What I think is healthy may not seem healthy to someone, or even yourself. I'm sort of in the hot seat. Under the microscope. So here goes. And if I get other foodies to say I'm sick for posting this, well that's their opinion. Because I will be promoting raw fish. Tuna. Ahi. Yellow fin, blue fin, big eye. 

In Hawaii, where I currently reside, raw tuna is a staple especially in the beginnings of the new year. Since it is the 6th day of 2019, raw fish, or sashimi is gold. Again, one may not think so.

What does raw tuna offer? 

A 3-ounce serving of raw ahi cooked by grilling or pan searing renders about 110 calories, 24.8 grams of protein, a negligible amount of fat and no fiber or carbohydrates. The protein content represents up to or below 50 percent of the daily value of protein. Ahi is exceptional if you're trying to follow a high-protein low-carbohydrate diet.

Ahi is densely packed with B vitamins. One 3-ounce serving offers 118 percent of the dietary reference intake for niacin, 83 percent of the DRI for vitamin B-12, 52 percent of the DRI for vitamin B-6 and 10 percent of the DRI for thiamine. These vitamins are vital for appetite, digestion, metabolism, healthy skin, neurological function and the formation of genetic materials and red blood cells. A serving of ahi also provides 11 percent of the DRI for vitamin D. Vitamin D promotes vitamin C absorption and the hardening of teeth and bones. Ahi has trace amounts of other vitamins.

Ahi is also rich in minerals. A serving delivers 19 percent of the DRI for phosphorus, 10 percent of the DRI for potassium and 9 percent of the DRI for magnesium. These minerals play roles in cellular energy production, protein and nucleic acid synthesis, muscle contraction, neurological health, bone and membrane health and glucose regulation, which can lower the risk of Type 2 diabetes. Ahi also offers small amounts of other minerals.

Although ahi is extremely low in fat, a serving does have 13 percent of the DV of cholesterol. Dietary cholesterol can exacerbate stroke and coronary artery disease risk. To lower the cholesterol content of an ahi meal, prepare the fish without the use of butter and garnish the meal with low-fat sauces, lemon or fresh salsa. Ahi makes an ideal replacement for meats in burgers and tacos. Use ahi to boost the protein content of salads.

AHI SASHIMI SALAD

Serves 2

INGREDIENTS

1- 7 OZ. ahi block cut in half, then into strips. Keeping 3.5 oz. separate for 2 plates of salad

The vegetables

4 oz. of radish, shredded

1 small head of green leaf lettuce sliced

1 small red round onion sliced

5 oz. of white mushrooms sliced

4 oz. of black olives sliced

2 oz. of fresh sushi ginger sliced

Dressing

1 cup apple juice

1 tbsp. sesame oil

1 tsp. hot sauce

1/2 tsp. minced ginger

1/2 tsp. rice wine vinegar

1 tbsp. sesame seeds

DIRECTIONS

In a mixing bowl, mix the radish to the sush ginger. Toss well. In a small mixing bowl, add the apple juice to sesame seeds, mix well. Divide the vegetables on to 2 plates. Layer ahi slices over each plate. Divide the dressing, and drizzle over both plates. 

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Below is an article from the AP, a blue fin tuna in Japan sold at auction for a whopping $3 million. Is that insane or what? Can you imagine how much a pound will cost at market or at the sushi bar? No thank you. But maybe if I was super wealthy. Maybe.