It is difficult to tell. The size of sashimi portions varies between resturaunts, as each sushi chef prepares his or her dishes a little differently. However, going by what I know about smoked salmon (which contains considerably less water than fresh sashimi), I'd say you had between 8-12 or 10-15 g...

One of my friends works at a local Japanese resturaunt where I eat sometimes, so I get him to feed me tidbits of info regarding processing, production, and preparation (and which foods to avoid). I did some web research to figure out some specifics. It's a big timesaver when you have insider informa...

The final stage of protein metabolism in humans is the conversion of purines to uric acid (I'm pretty sure of this, but I don't have time to double check right now, so someone please correct me if I'm wrong). Uric acid enters the blood for transport to the kidneys where it is excreted. Overconsumpti...

Plastic is nasty stuff...

All my containers are glass.

Thanks for the info!

Salmon roe should be avoided on a strict Wai diet. Roe undergoes extensive processing to become the product we are familiar with served in sushi bars and japanese resturaunts. Methods vary, but almost all roe is brined in a salt solution (some producers use soy sauce) to begin with, and then is furt...

wow thanks for the information! i bet one of the substances used on the coconut flakes (i do buy organic) is what causes that addictive eating of them for me. i don't have that with other organic dried fruits. i thought at first the the high fat + fiber content led my lazy stomach (gastroparesis) t...

is this ok to drink while on the diet? its 100% juice, no sugar or anything added in. there are several different kinds as well. i just found them at the whole foods by where i live. The sugar in one bottle of Naked can cause blood sugar levels to rise rather quickly. A practice many people follow ...

Does anyone have any ideas for airplane foods that are ok on WAI? Most airline compaines are compliant with the following international meal codes: FPML - Fruit Meal RVML - Raw Vegetarian Meal VGML - Vegan Meal AVML - Asiatic Vegetarian Meal VLML - Lacto/Ovo Vegetarian Meal Depending on the company...

Conventional coconut flakes and shreds are typically dried at heats above what would be considered safe by a raw food enthusiast. Most that I've encountered in the past undergo processing that reaches between 140 degrees to around nearly 200 degrees Farenheit. To speed the drying process, the shreds...

I consider them non food, like the shell... I don't feel guilty about throwing away the shell. They are just part of the package. This is the way I see it as well. Its just like peeling a banana or an orange. The skin is loaded with nutrients, but its not something you should eat. Whites are the 'p...

While searching the internet, I came across these forums (not this topic in particular), and read several threads. The ideas about health that you guys talk about here, and Wai's ideas on the main site are extremely interesting, so I just had to make an account. Maybe I'll stay, maybe not; for now, ...

Technically, the ingredients used to make kombucha aren't raw. The beverage consists of an infusion of tea leaves combined with some form of sugar (the most popular sugar for kombucha is basic refined white sugar, because it ferments easily and cleanly, although other sugars can be used, such as hon...