

The Anti-Diabetes Diet - (5) The Importance of Regular Meals
3 square meals You might be surprised to learn that the most important thing isn't so much what you eat, but when. That's right: you...


Nagaimo - Japan’s Much Loved Gooey Potato
Prized for its gooey texture While its trademark gooey texture may not win Nagaimo (Chinese Yam) many fans around the world, in Japan it...


Scallops - The Diet-Friendly Shellfish
The versatile scallop Scallops are popular all over the world, and Japan is no exception. Their chunky adductor muscles (the part you...


The Anti-Diabetes Diet - (3) Know Your Numbers
How much should I be eating? Has a doctor or nutritionist ever told you how many calories you should be consuming each day? No? Well,...


Harusame Soup
This light soup is easy on the stomach, even when your appetite is low. Ingredients (serves 4) At least 50g harusame noodles 100g chinese...


Simmered Konjac with Konbu
This dish is perfect for dieters! Ingredients (serves 4) 20 cm-long konbu 400g konjac 1 tsp sesame oil 1 tbsp brown sugar A little...


The Anti-Diabetes Diet - (2) Breaking Bad Habits
Food as medicine Diabetes can be tackled on three fronts: diet, exercise and drugs. In these articles I will focus on diet, my own area...


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...


Lamb & Mutton -Great for Weight Loss
The nutritional champions of the meat world! As I’m sure you know, lamb and mutton are popular all over the world, but these meats are...