Problem? Many people find that eating healthy and nutritious food can
be very expensive. I want to prove that you can eat on a budget and meet your
macronutrient needs without burning a hole in your pocket. The protein content is high, and you get a taste of Japan for a penny compared to sushi. Also prepared in brown rice? Awesome! This is the
first part of the get-fit-on-a-budget series.
Solution? The Tuna Ura Makis (Video)
What makes
this so good?
1. It is quite nutritious and rich
in protein
2. Easy to prepare and fun to eat
3. Made with brown rice instead of white rice which makes it a great, complex source of carbs
4. Inexpensive to prepare
• Nori sheets (can be found at most local supermarkets)
• 1 can tuna in water
• Light mayo
• Mustard
• Spices
• Celery
• Onions
• Cooked brown rice
Directions:
1- Spread brown rice on a nori sheet.
Add a drop of water to ease spreading the rice.
2- Add the drained tuna with the rest
of the condiments and chopped celery and onions.
3- Add any other ingredient you
desire.
4- Roll the nori, chop into pieces
and serve immediately!
Djoe's Tip: Instead of tuna cans in oil, aim for the tuna in water variety. This is not just to decrease the fat content, but to get more omega 3 healthy fatty acids because the oil in the can mixes with the natural oils from the tuna, so when you drain the can, you will lose some of the omega 3s. However, because oil and water don't mix, when you drain the tuna in water, you won't be discarding any of the precious omega 3s.
*Photo courtesy of fast-ed.com.au
