California Rolls

This California sushi roll recipe is great for the days when you are craving sushi but want to save some money and try making them yourself! As this is not a traditional sushi recipe, you are able to use sushi rice, regular white rice, or whatever you have on hand. Additionally, there is no need to purchase a sushi rolling mat if you do not already own one, as it is simple to roll the sushi with the seaweed on the outside of the roll. It is a fun activity to do with friends and family, or just by yourself for times when you are feeling creative. You can double this recipe and have sushi stored in the fridge for whenever you need to satisfy that craving. It will stay fresh in the fridge for up to a week. Feel free to customize the filling ingredients to your liking, such as adding tempura shrimp, sweet potato, carrots, salmon, tofu, or whatever else! The combination possibilities are endless! Rice is a carbohydrate and carbohydrates make up most of our dietary intake and provide us with energy, give our food flavor and sweetness, and are important in all the biochemical reactions that occur in our body. Seaweed is a great source of iodide, which is needed by the body for proper thyroid function. Our thyroid is critical for many functions in our body, including metabolism. Seaweed also contains carrageenans, which act as prebiotics. Prebiotics are the food for the healthy bacteria in our gut and are needed to keep our gut healthy. Avocados are a healthy source of mono-unsaturated fats, fiber, B-vitamins as well as vitamins C, E, and K, and contain minerals like magnesium and potassium. Eating avocados may contribute to lowering your risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.