GETTING BETTER FOODS INTO YOUR BODY

Learning to put better foods into your body can be sometimes rough when we have bad eating habbits, going to fast food restaurants and eating greasy foods that can bog you down and very sweet sodas and juices that can cause diabetes. Starting slow, and taking small steps in getting better foods into your body is easier than trying to get all of it all in one time, take it slow and the next thing you know, you'll be eating better and healthier.

Replace cheese burgers with just regular hamburgers without any cheese and dressings, and if you can use a whole grain bun or no bun at all, but eat lots of greens.

Replace salty french fries with steamed vegetables like cauliflower or broccoli, or steamed potatoes.

Replace sugary sodas with water flavored with a squeeze of lemon or lime, or an orange.

Taking small steps in eating healthier will work, it has for many people, also limit your foods, instead of eating a 12oz. steak, eat half of it, and share the other half with someone.

Eat one scoop of ice cream instead of two.

Eat half a candy bar instead of the whole thing.

Also thinking of others less fortunate can make you stop overeating. That extra five dollars you'd spend on a meal can go to a hunger cause in your community once a month, or stashed away for a gift for someone's special occasion. By undereating you will also save money. But don't starve yourself use comnon sense.

If you love mayonnaise on your sandwiches, try using just mustard, or olive oil, or a vegan sandwich spread that has zero saturated fats, and zero cholesterol. It's as simple as changing your mind, your attitude, think like a champion, and what a champion needs to work on to become a champion, he or she has to sacrifice a lot to get to that very pinnacle of their greatness, it takes not some work, but a lot of work.

ALOHA DELI MAALAEA

Today was a nice day out in Maalaea, Alan Arakawa, his wife and I ventured into the Aloha Deli on the top level of the Harbor Shops next to the Ocean Center. Owners Howard and Steve Canastra are a father and son team that serve up world famous Nathan's Hot Dogs. We sampled some great creations, Alan chowed down on the Chili Dog, 1/4 pound dog with chili dripping off of his chin and on to his aloha shirt, it was topped with cheese, his wife had the Chicago Dog, Howard ate his famous Wasabi Dog, and yours truly mauled the Hawaiian Dog. Steve also made a couple of awesome all fruit smoothies, their two employees jammed the counter with hungry ocean lovers licking their chops for a hot dog.

Howard and Steve Canastra and their Aloha Deli have been open about 5 years now, it is a mom and pop in the new age. Or son and pop. They serve breakfast all day, they have fresh coffee, sodas, internet service, and wraps, and pastries. For a small operation, it is done right, and what I love about Aloha Deli, is they both Howard and Steve pour their hearts out into their business, and you can feel it. I hope that they stay around forever, they are two of the friendliest dudes this side of the Grand Canyon.

It was a fun day for sure, I got a chance to film Howard conversing with mayor candidate Alan Arakawa, and for a small business going through tough economic times, the conversations were real and to the point, and of course the hot dogs rocked!

In the picture above from left to right (me ron), Steve Canastra, Howard Canastra, and Alan Arakawa.

ALOHA MIXED PLATE

No matter what anyone says about the food at Aloha Mixed Plate, they must be doing something right, for years they have been one of the most successful plate lunch establishments in the world. Right on the ocean front in Mala, Lahaiana, Maui, on the site of an old pineapple plantation camp and across from the Lahaina Cannery Mall, this dig is a true success, the owners own the Old Lahaina Luau, and the new Star Noodles.

The picture here is from the Lahaina Cannery side.

HARD ROCK CAFE LAHAINA

THE HARD ROCK CAFE LAHAINA

Hungry for a burger and a beer? If you are in Lahaina, and love rock and roll, stop by the Hard Rock Cafe for that burger and beer, and watch the multiple televisions that's hanging over the bar, watch a music video while you eat.

Photo to the right is the Hard Rock Lahaina from Papalaua Street, the ocean and awesome sunsets would be seen straight ahead.HARD ROCK CAFE

MAUI DIRECT EMBROIDERY

Getting ready to do a new project, and the right attire was in store, I stopped by Maui Direct Embroidery also a supplier of CHEF GEAR, makers of some awesome professional kitchen apparel. For 31.00 got myself a cool short sleeve chefs jacket in black with name embroidered over the chest.

Phone: 661-0194 Roy Wemyss Owner, right behind Kobe Steak House on Dickenson and Luakini Streets.

TRADEWINDS MARKET & DELLI

Tradewinds Market & Deli located at the Maalaea harbor is a real treat, it is definitely a throw back to the old mom and pop days, where you can find friendly locals and visitors buying sandwiches, sodas, ice cream, chips, sundries, ice cold beer, and favorite liquors.

Growing up in Lahaina, I can still remember going to the Yamamoto Store for hamburgers and shaved ice, and Sunset Freeze, before Burger King, it was Sunset Freeze. Whenever  I'm in Maalaea, or on the way to Kihei, stopping be Tradewinds is a treat indeed, sure, you can get all the stuff they sell at the ABC Store, or the Whaler's General, but this is a true local kind of place, you don't go in to buy a six pack of beer, you go in because it is small, and friendly, and you know that the dollar you spend stays here. The sandwiches are freshly made, kids that go fishing off the docks stop by for treats, hungry fishermen stop by for the beer and pupus, this my friends, is a real mom and pop kind of place. One day I walked through the shopping area of the Ocean Center which is next to the harbor, I was debating, "Should I get an Itoen Cappucino from Whaler's General, or Tradewinds?" My mind was made up, I walked across the street and headed a few yards to Tradewinds and got myself 2 Itoen Cappucinos, and 1 Melon Melona which was cold and perfect because June is here, and the heat is on. Sometimes I sit and watch as the customers go into Tradewinds, they are all relaxed, calm, men and boys in t-shirts, shorts, and slippahz. Women and girls in their casuals with designer shades on, suntanned and shiny, looking for something cool to eat and drink. Tradewinds Market and Deli is so local, and family oriented, the cashier can be seen watching her favorite t.v. show on a small monitor, on this day, I shared the last seconds of game 2 of the NHL Finals, of course won by the Flyers over the Blackhawks. Can't get any better than this- Tradewinds is one of my favorite mom and pops, even if it's not a mom and pop by someone else's standards, it does have that feel.

NBA FINALS FOOD

The N.B.A. Finals are here, Lakers Vs. Celtics, if you need some sports bar food done in your home, for any sports on t.v. occasion, contact me.

Buffalo Wings, Won Tons, Steaks, Jumbo Dogs, Killer Burgers, Potato Wedges, Noodles, Sandwiches.

Ron    ronald.sambrano1@gmail.com