Sesame — Healthy little seeds that help delay cell aging
A rising star of the Japanese health food world Sesame, which is believed to have first been cultivated in India, is prized the world...
Wakame — Japan’s best loved seaweed
The most common seaweed in the Japanese diet Being an island country, Japan has abundant supplies of fish and all kinds of seaweed, of...
Green Tea, Matcha and Hojicha
The catechin in green tea helps lower cholesterol and prevent cancer Tea is a much-loved drink all over the world, and popular varieties...
Kabocha - Japanese Pumpkin
Kabocha, a nutritional powerhouse! Kabocha, a Japanese variety of pumpkin, is one of the most nutrient-packed vegetables around. They...
Konbu (Kelp) - Amazing Seaweed
Konbu - the secret to Japanese youthfulness and longevity Konbu has been part of Japanese life for centuries. In fact, it was once used...
Octopus — A great protein source for calorie counters!
In Japan, we love “the devil fish” Have you ever seen an octopus on display in the fishmongers? If so, you’ll know it is not the most...
Tofu - Perfect Diet Food!
The perfect low-calorie diet food! Tofu, made from soybeans, has been eaten in Japan for centuries. Its flavor and texture go well with...
Secrets of Salmon
The beautifying fish that is loved all over the world Salmon is popular and readily available almost everywhere in the world. After all,...
Rice - Gluten-free Carbohydrate
Japan’s gluten-free go-to carbohydrate! We Japanese get most of our carbohydrate intake from rice. In fact, on average, we eat between...
Honey — Healthy, Guilt-Free Sweetness
Sweetness without the guilt! Packed with goodness, honey makes you beautiful inside and out! You might worry about what indulging in this...
