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Hawaiian Roll Nutrition Facts – How Many Calories Are in A Hawaiian Roll?

By Team TFLA On April 20, 2011 1 Comment

Although sushi in general has a reputation for being very light, many sushi eaters find themselves stuffed after a tasty roll. Enter the Hawaiian roll. The Hawaiian roll tastes light and refreshing, and unmistakably Hawaiian.  

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Made with cooked shrimp, avocadoes and mangoes, the Hawaiian roll is an easy way to satisfy your appetite without feeling heavy and lethargic afterwards.

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Eel Roll Nutrition Facts – How Many Calories Are in An Eel Roll?

By Team TFLA On April 14, 2011 No Comments

When we think of eel, a slimy snake-like creature is the first thing that comes to mind. That’s the last thing people think of however, when they bite into an eel roll, also known as a Unagi roll. Made with freshwater eel, the eel roll tastes light and refreshing.

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{Eel rolls stand out because of the deep brown unagi glaze. Mmmmmmm!}

The eel roll is a unique combination of ingredients that includes cucumber, broiled eel, daikon sprouts and sesame seeds. An acquired taste, those who love eel rolls simply refuse to eat any other roll! 

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Dragon Roll Nutrition Facts – How Many Calories Are in A Dragon Roll?

By Team TFLA On April 12, 2011 No Comments

One of the best thing about having sushi restaurants on practically every corner is the creative ways they come up with to make dragon rolls more enticing. Typically made with eel, avocado, cucumber and unagi sauce, the dragon roll now comes in seafood and tempura variations.

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Often made to look like a dragon or caterpillar, the dragon roll will give you enough calcium to fight off a dragon!

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Tempura Roll Nutrition Facts – How Many Calories Are in A Tempura Roll?

By Team TFLA On April 10, 2011 2 Comments

The tempura roll is the perfect choice for the sushi eater with a fried food craving! The tempura roll is quite similar to the crunchy roll, the major difference is that the meat—usually shrimp or prawns–is fried tempura style and then rolled traditionally.

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Often seen as the fattiest of sushi rolls, the tempura roll is almost as light as it is delicious! 

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Big Mac Nutrition Facts – How Many Calories Are In A Big Mac?

By AlexMiller On March 2, 2011 3 Comments

If you’re stopping off at McDonald’s for a bite on the run, one sandwich option that proves to be quite popular among many is that of a Big Mac. But before you sink your teeth into this extra large sandwich, you may want to take into account what nutrients it will be providing you with.

It may taste good with it’s melted cheese and “secret sauce”, but it’s no secret that a Big Mac can wreak havoc on your fat loss if you’re not careful. Let’s take a closer look at Big Mac nutrition facts so you can see for yourself what this sandwich can do to your weight loss efforts.

Major Nutrients Found In A Big Mac

Potentially one of the

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Starbucks Breakfast Sandwich Nutrition Facts – How Many Calories Are In Starbucks Breakfast Sandwich?

By AlexMiller On January 30, 2011 1 Comment

Looking for a quick breakfast on the run? Before you pull into Starbucks and order up your favorite breakfast sandwich, you’ll want to think about the nutritional stats contained in these meals.

Let’s take a look at what you need to know before adding this into your day and potentially ruining your diet plan.

Major Nutrients Found In A Starbucks Breakfast Sandwich


The one good thing about the Starbucks breakfast sandwich options is that they do offer up a good dose of protein, with the sandwiches and wraps ranging from 16 to 23 grams of protein total. The calorie count also varies considerably from as low as 320 calories for a Reduced Fat Turkey Bacon with Egg

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Burn More or Burn Out? Exercise Less For Better Results

By Mike On August 3, 2009 5 Comments

Ever looked in the mirror after six months of hard, intense training, and utter the words, “this isn’t worth it“? It’s happened to me on a few occasions and it’s painfully disappointing.

Busting my butt, working out HARD 4 days a week with cardio on my “off days” seemed like a good plan. Hell, more then a few books and programs told me this was the only way to lose body fat and achieve great results in the gym.

Wrong!

It’s the classic “more is better” mentality, or what’s better known in the fitness world as over training.

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[Yes, we all like the burning sensation during and after a workout but too much of a good thing can be detrimental to your fat loss goals and could be a sign of over training!]

Sounds pretty strange to say

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