Simple Way to Make Quick Character Bento Shiso, Ham, and Imitation Crab Chikuwa Rolls.

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The ingredients needed to make Character Bento Shiso, Ham, and Imitation Crab Chikuwa Rolls.:

1. Prepare 2 Chikuwa
2. Prepare 4 leaves Shiso leaves
3. Make ready 1 slice Ham
4. Make ready 1/2 stick Imitation crab sticks
5. Make ready 8 Toothpicks
6. Get Garnish
7. Get 1 Ground sesame seeds
8. Prepare 1 Yukari seasoning

Instructions to make Character Bento Shiso, Ham, and Imitation Crab Chikuwa Rolls.:

1. Cut the chikuwa lengthwise in half, the ham into fourths, the crab stick into fourths (try to keep some of the red in each part).
2. Layer the shiso in paper towels and remove any excess moisture. Remove the stem end, and cut in half along the grain.
3. Put the shiso leaves in the chikuwa as shown in the photo.
4. Layer the ham and 2 pieces of crab onto the shiso, and roll the chikuwa around the ingredients tightly.
5. Fix both ends in place using the toothpicks.
6. Here is a view of what it should look like from the side.
7. Cut the roll in half between the toothpicks, using a sharp kitchen knife. You can also use a cute decorative toothpick if you are making a character bento.
8. Garnish with the ground sesame and yukari (salted and dried red shiso leaves) to your liking. I recommend using yukari if you have it.

Turn to Food to Boost Your Mood

Many of us think that comfort foods are not good for us and that we ought to stay away from them. But if your comfort food is candy or junk food this might be true. Otherwise, comfort foods can be really nourishing and good for you. Some foods actually do improve your mood when you eat them. If you are feeling a little bit down and you’re in need of a happiness pick me up, try some of these.

Eggs, believe it or not, can be truly terrific at beating back depression. You must make sure, however, that what you make includes the egg yolk. When you want to cheer yourself up, the egg yolk is the most vital part of the egg. Eggs, the yolk particularly, are stuffed full of B vitamins. B vitamins can really help you boost your mood. This is because the B vitamins increase the function of your brain’s neural transmitters (the parts of the brain that affect how you feel). Try to eat an egg and feel happier!

Make a few trail mix of nuts or seeds. Your mood can be elevated by consuming peanuts, almonds, cashews, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, etcetera. This is because seeds and nuts have plenty of magnesium which raises your brain’s serotonin levels. Serotonin is known as the “feel good” substance that our body produces and it tells your brain how you should be feeling all the time. The more of this chemical in your brain, the happier you’ll feel. Nuts, on top of bettering your mood, can be a superb source of protein.

Cold water fish are good if you want to feel better. Tuna, trout, mackerel, herring and wild salmon are all high in omega-3s and DHA. DHA and omega-3s are two things that actually help the grey matter in your brain work a lot better. It’s true: eating a tuna fish sandwich can greatly elevate your mood.

Some grains are actually wonderful for repelling bad moods. Barley, millet, quinoa, etc are excellent at helping you have a happier mood. These foods fill you up better and that can help you with your moods also. Feeling famished can actually bring you down! The reason these grains can improve your mood is that they are not difficult for your body to digest. They are simpler to digest than other foods which helps raise your blood sugar levels and that, in turn, improves your mood.

Green tea is actually great for your mood. You were just waiting to read that here, weren’t you? Green tea is high in a certain amino acid referred to as L-theanine. Research has found that this amino acid promotes the production of brain waves. This will better your brain’s focus while at the same relaxing the rest of your body. You probably already knew it is not hard to become healthy when you drink green tea. Now you know that applies to your mood as well!

So you see, you don’t need to stuff your face with junk food when you want to feel better! Try a few of these suggestions instead.