Nix Top 6 fun picks for June
By Nicole Morrison-Mathern
Co-owner, URL Radio
On May 23rd I posed the question “What does Bismarck-Mandan
NEED (business/service), and got an overwhelming response via
comments, likes, messages & even phone calls. The information
gathered makes up this month’s Nix Six list.
6
More parks, green space & indoor arboretum.
5
Roller Rink, people want to rock & roll (literally). So many people have
memories of Bismarck’s old Wheel-a-While. I know my lasting memory
is breaking up with my 7th grade boyfriend because I had a crush on the
exchange student & wanted to do the slow song skate with him instead. Stacy
Sturm has dreamed of bringing this place of memories back to life so please hit
her up with support if you would like to see it come to fruition.
4
Better Taxi/Transit Service/Uber – I don’t know how many times I have
had to crawl out of bed and pick people up because their taxi didn’t show
up, or how many people I’ve seen almost miss their flight because their
taxi never arrived to bring them to the airport. Another concern was
transporting those with wheel chairs – it sounds like they need a 24 hr
lead time to make this happen at the time being.
3
Food, Food, Food – In order by popularity: Whole Foods, Trader Joes,
Red Pepper, Joes Crab Shack, iHop, Sonic, Rumbi’s, Tokyo Joe, Spicy
Pickle, Freshens, Dave & Busters, Gourmet Hot Dogs, Egg & I, Outback
Steak House, Popeye’s, Dick’s Burgers, In & Out Burger & Culvers.
Undoubtedly Whole Foods is my absolute favorite place to eat dinner.
Every time I’m in Phoenix we go to the Scottsdale’s Whole Foods –
pick out what we want cooked fresh for us from either the meat or fish
department, grab a bottle of wine & sit in their little bar area & take back
the awesome atmosphere.
2
Indoor multipurpose sports complex – many people had a desire
for an indoor soccer complex and multi-sport center. Others also
mentioned an indoor children’s play area such as the one in Williston.
With winter taking up nearly 50% of our year in ND this is something
that is definitely necessary.
1
Venues – whether it’s for music, under 21 events, improv/
comedy, discount movies, Teen Center, LBGT community
center or Book Bar - the community undoubtedly wants more
options for whole family evening entertainment.
Some honorable mentions were: Food delivery
on the river, IMAX, Indoor place to walk dogs,
valet services, and children’s stores.
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Sushi: Your Summer Weight loss Friend
By Stacy Sturm
URL Radio Staff Writer
It’s an elegant dinner or date. It’s a fun girls night out. Office
workers are grabbing it to go. High schoolers are packing it for
lunch. Business people are networking and sealing deals to it.
It’s even available in grocery stores like Dan’s now. Sushi is stylish and delicious, and could actually be providing more than just
a tasty lunch. Scientists believe it is one of the reasons why the
Japanese are among the most healthy people in the world.
On average, the Japanese diet - raw fish, vegetables and rice contains only 30pc fat, most of it is the healthier polyunsaturated
variety, compared with 40pc in Britain.
Kobe’s Japanese Steak house and Sushi Owner, Kobe, agrees,
“It’s a good healthy eating option. Very lean. Good fats. Many
people don’t eat out because they’re trying to lose weight or get
healthy. But they will eat here.”
Fish is generally a good food for weight loss because it provides protein without a lot of fat or calories. A study published in
the International Journal of Obesity in 2014 found that participants who included fish as part of a reduced-calorie diet lost
about 2 pounds more in four weeks than those who didn’t eat
any fish. The American Heart Association recommends eating
fish or seafood about twice a week and choosing those varieties
lowest in mercury, which include salmon, shrimp, catfish, clams,
flounder, scallops, crab and pollock. Avoid shark, tilefish and
king mackerel, the types of fish highest in mercury.
Eating fish creates lower numbers in other aspects of health
too, including cholesterol and blood pressure. Heart disease
rates in Japan are among the lowest in the world. Recently,
scientists in Japan found that sushi could even protect smokers
against lung cancer.
Professor Toshiro Takezaki, who led the study, says, “Japanese
people love fresh fish, particularly sushi. We think that is why,
even though the Japanese smoke as much as people in other
countries, their rate of lung cancer is only two-thirds as high.”
The Cancer Research Campaign believes giving up smoking
is the biggest preventive step, but says a high consumption of
fresh fish and vegetables does lower the risk.
The omega-3 fatty acids in fish are linked to heart protection
and improved circulation. Even the wasabi has health benefits.
Scientists in Japan have discovered compounds called isothiocyanates in the paste that can help prevent tooth decay. Wasabi
has also been found to aid cancer prevention and prevent blood
clots, if eaten regularly.
Another popular garnish with sushi is ginger. This spice is
widely known to have therapeutic effects, not least in aiding digestion, and is often recommended to ward off nausea. It is also
thought to protect against respiratory illnesses and colds, as well
as to ease flatulence and IBS.
To the right are the healthiest rolls and their typical nutritional information. Stop by Kobe’s and kick start your weight
loss program today!
Top 5 Healthiest Sushi Rolls
Salmon Avocado Roll
Cucumber Roll
California Roll
Rainbow Roll
Calories 304
Fat 8.5g
Carbs 42g
Fiber 6g
Protein 13g
Calories 255
Fat 7g
Carbs 38g
Fiber 6g
Protein 9g
Calories 136
Fat 0g
Carbs 30g
Fiber 3.5g
Protein 6g
Calories 476
Fat 16g
Carbs 50g
Fiber 6g
Protein 33g
Tuna Roll
Calories 184
Fat 2g
Carbs 27g
Fiber 3.5g
Protein 24g
(Above) Head
Chef Dennis Chen
demonstrates how
he makes several
sushi rolls.
(Left) Beautiful
creative cutting
edge healthy platters of sushi. Not
a bad weight loss
plan.